As the Second-in-Command (2IC)/Assistant Manager, you are responsible for supporting the farm manager in overseeing the daily operations of the dairy farm. The role requires leadership, reliability and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. You will act as the primary lead in the farm manager's absence and play a pivotal role in developing team capabilities. The 2IC/Assistant Manager role covers a variety of on-farm duties including attending to livestock, monitoring animal health and welfare, supporting feed base planning, ensuring compliance with farm policies and procedures, milking, pasture work, farm maintenance, and people management. Your primary focus will be the key responsibilities listed below, but as dairy farms are diverse and complex businesses, daily duties may vary depending on the farm's needs. Preference is to have minimum 1-2 years of dairy farming experience for this position. Previous people management or supervisory experience is preferred for this role, but not essential. This position requires physical demands of on-farm duties including livestock handling, milking operations, and farm maintenance tasks.
To be successful in this role you will need:
• ability to solve problems
• a history of effectively following instructions and standard operating procedures to achieve successful outcomes
• demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve farm goals
• experience and a genuine interest in the dairy industry
• a track record of punctuality and reliability
• the ability and willingness to positively represent the farm business and the dairy industry
• a demonstrated commitment to improvement and learning
• the ability to follow directions, policies and procedures to achieve farm goals and maintain a safe, positive work environment
• demonstrated effective communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse audiences
• demonstrated effective leadership skills, including the ability to train others, provide direction and support to small teams
• demonstrated ability to make informed decisions.
• Health, safety and animal welfare are priorities on our farm. You must always adhere to all related policies and procedures and report any hazards, incidents, near misses or animal welfare concerns immediately.