The Opportunity

 

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Farm Manager to lead the day-to-day management and long-term performance of a well-established dairy farming operation. This is a senior leadership role responsible for maximising sustainable profit per through strong people leadership, sound financial and operational management, and best practice dairy farming.

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The successful candidate will work closely with ownership and governance to implement strategic objectives while fostering a high performing, engaged farm team. This role offers autonomy, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a real impact on farm performance and culture.

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The Role

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• Lead and manage all farm staff, promoting a positive and productive team culture.

• Oversee all aspects of dairy farm operations including milking, feeding, pasture, crop, and stock management.

• Achieve agreed production, animal health, and pasture performance targets.

• Ensure high standards of animal welfare, milk quality, health & safety, and compliance.

• Manage farm costs, budgets, and reporting in line with business objectives.

• Maintain accurate farm, compliance, and environmental records.

 

About You

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• Relevant agricultural qualification and/or experience in the dairy industry, ideally in a farm management role.

• Strong leadership and people management capability.

• Good understanding of farm systems, financial performance, and production drivers.

• Able to work autonomously and communicate effectively with owners and stakeholders.

• Committed to best-practice farming and continuous improvement.

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Further Details

• Competitive remuneration package.

• On-farm accommodation provided.

• Supportive ownership and a stable, long-term opportunity.

• Farm size 218 hectares.

• Winter 750 cows with the aim of peak milking 720 cows.

• Target milk production 290,000 kgMS.

• 60 bail rotary cowshed.

• Automatic cup removers (ACR’s).

• Pro-tack.

• LIC heat detection camera.

• Feed pad and concrete silage bunker.

• Heifers are grazed off from weaning to in-calf R2YR heifer.

• Cropping

• 23 ha chicory.

• 25 ha maize silage.

• 4 farmhouses available.

• Excellent farm infrastructure.

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Shortlisted Applicants

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to commence the recruitment and interview process.