Assistant Manager
Willsden Farm Ltd
Start date June 2026
The Camden Group has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our team as the Assistant Manager (2IC) at Willsden Farm Ltd.
About Us
We pride ourselves on our team culture, ‘The Camden Way’ and the systems we run. We are firm believers in creating a positive environment to get the best from our people, our animals and our environment.
Willsden Farm Ltd has six staff and aims to peak milk 1,050 cows through a 50-bail rotary with automatic cup removers and in-shed feeting. The Farm is 306ha, with irrigation via pivots and set grid sprinklers. Willsden is in Te Pirita – 15 minutes south of Dunsandel, 1 hour south of Christchurch and 15 minutes north of Rakaia.
Reporting to the Farm Manager, we’re on the search for someone with an excellent attitude, honesty, reliability, punctuality, self-organisation and has a desire to work as part of a team. We’re keen for flexibility to meet seasonal requirements and unforeseen circumstances, someone who cares about animals, the environment and people.
Does this sound like you?
- You have at least 3 years’ experience, with a sound knowledge of all aspects of large-scale dairy farming in New Zealand including people management, stock management, rotary dairy shed operation, machinery, irrigation, and pasture management.
- A tertiary education would be beneficial eg. University or Level 4 AgITO.
- You have a good understanding of compliance requirements and a desire to be environmentally low impact.
- You’re able to maintain a high standard of milk quality and shed cleanliness.
- You’re a great record keeper and have excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
- You’re conscious about health & safety and will do everything you can to keep yourself and your team members safe.
You can lead the farm team in the Manager’s absence.
Interested? Email us a detailed CV and cover letter to business@camdengroup.co.nz. A full position description is available on request.
Applications close 17 May 2026. We will be reviewing applications before the close date so get in as soon as you can.