We milk more than 16,200 dairy cows across 22 dairy farms in the deep south of New Zealand, producing over 6.5 million kilograms of milk solids every year. Through our proven capabilities in farm development, investment and management, we are committed to finding the best farm solutions, growing our people and enhancing our assets throughout Southland. We are dedicated to managing and enhancing high standards of on farm performance, health and safety, environmental management and animal welfare across all our operations.

We are on the hunt for a 2IC/Junior manager at our 425ha unit at Hedgehope (Puke Tahi & Puke Rua Dairies). The two herds are run and milked separately through twin herringbone sheds. You will have day to day control of the Puke Tahi herd under one of the top grass & cow operators in our company.

We take the job of being good famers very seriously. Sure, the outcome is producing plenty of quality milk solids but we need to make sure the cows are well looked after. That means growing some good grass for them to feed on, milking and taking care of their general welfare. They're valuable team members and we look after them. Speaking of team members, you’ll be working with a few of the two legged kind too. So you’ll need to be a team player and get along with folk.

Then there’s the environment. We do things right here. So each farm has a plan and that’s the starting point. From there we make more improvements and focus on sustainable farming practices so we can be good custodians of the land.

We’ve some machinery and general farm maintenance that you’ll need to look after. Increasingly, technology is playing a part in farming and you’ll be exposed to that too. We’ve got a track record of supporting personal growth and development. And we have a goal of seeing our team members progress through to farm ownership. So it goes without saying that we offer some great training opportunities, both on and off the farm.

You will have the chance to join our Academy of superstars where you will regularly meet with likeminded individuals who want to excel in our industry. We are here for the long haul and with 22 farms around Southland you can use us to grow your career in the dairy industry.

We need you to be residing in New Zealand now and have the right to work in New Zealand. Start date is 30 December, however this date is negotiable.

Send your CV and cover letter to careers@fortunagroup.co.nz