Opportunity from Tainui Group Holdings
Dairy Assistant Manager
Join Tainui Group Holdings at Mangatea Dairy Farm, milking 550 spring-calving cows on 170ha with a 44-a-side herringbone shed. We’re after an energetic Dairy Assistant Manager to support daily farm operations milking, calving, feed planning, and animal health while promoting environmental care, health & safety, and teamwork. You’ll also help grow junior staff and be part of a close-knit, supportive team.
Looking for an opportunity in a fast-paced, purpose-driven organisation? Tainui Group Holdings is a close-knit, inclusive team with a strong culture. Led by our values, we believe in flexibility and building strong connections in a high trust environment.
Moohou teenei paamu | About the farm:
Mangatea Dairy Farm is one of three dairy farms owned and managed by TGH, milking 550 spring calving cows on 170 ha of flat to rolling whenua located in Tauhei, Waikato. Ensuring quality milk production and efficiency, you’ll be working with a 44 a-side herringbone shed on a high input system 4 dairy farm.
Moohou teenei tuuranga | About the role:
We’re seeking an experienced and passionate Dairy Assistant Manager to support the day-to day operations at Mangatea Dairy Farm. This is a hands-on leadership role that works closely with the Dairy Farm Manager and wider rural team to deliver excellence across environmental, social, cultural and commercial outcomes.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Assisting with milking operations, animal health, calving, mating and feed planning.
- Maintaining animal records and ensure compliance with dairy company policies.
- Monitoring and managing environmental impacts including effluent, soil, and water systems.
- Promoting health, safety and wellbeing across the team.
- Supporting junior staff development and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
Moohou ake | About you:
You’ll bring at least 3 years’ experience in the dairy industry with relevant industry certification. You’ll pride yourself on your farm machinery experience including tractors, side by side, and loaders. With the ability to be a team player and work on your own, your strong communication and problem-solving skills will impress us. Just as important, we’re looking for a motivated individual with strong team ‘fit’, lots of energy and a desire to succeed.
Taatou tuuruapoo | Our why:
As kaitiaki of the commercial assets of Waikato-Tainui, we have a strong connection to our purpose – to create intergenerational wealth for our iwi. We have diverse assets, including real estate, natural resources, infrastructure, private equities, and global equities. Together, we work as a whaanau who understands what it means to manaaki. We genuinely care about our team, have a passion for what we do and take pride in our achievements.
Join our TGH whaanau:
Contact us now and come be part of our amazing journey.
About Tainui Group Holdings
Tainui Group Holdings is the commercial entity of Waikato-Tainui. Our role is to build the economic wealth of our iwi by growing and protecting investments in whenua and other assets. Profits are used to fund the social, cultural, educational, health and environment programmes of our iwi.
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