Herd Manager

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Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed.
  • Employee housing is provided on-site, and applicants must reside in the farm accommodation. No drive-in options available.
  • Accommodation may be shared or private, depending on availability at the time of successful placement. No pets allowed.

Applicants must have:

  • Relevant tertiary education;and/or
  • 2 plus years of pasture based dairy farming experience

Applicants must have the following as per employer’s requirement:

  • Must be physically fit
  • Must pass pre-employment drug test
  • Must provide a CV Must provide verifiable references of previous employment history
  • Must have right to work in NZ/be NZ resident/Citizen
  • Must have a driver licence
Feed Production Management
  • Assist Farm manager to organize and control with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate
  • Oversee the management weeds & pests implementation to maintain pasture & crops
  • Ensure fertilizer implementation and irrigation requirements are maintained by staff
Milking
  • Ensure that all staff carries out the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene & somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards
Effluent
  • Operate & maintain the effluent system on farm to all regional council compliance requirements & the employer’s standards
  • Maintain appropriate effluent management records
Animals
  • Implement animal health program to maintain good health
  • Organize and control animal calving and, calf rearing program to achieve minimal lose & ensure high quality replacements are available for herd
  • Organize sale purchase of stock to achieve stock targets
  • Ensure all herd records are maintained & transferred to the appropriate place
  • Train and supervise staff
Business
  • Work with the Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan
  • Assist to manage repairs & maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery, infrastructure
  • Ensure relevant company policies are understood & adhered to
Health & Safety
  • Comply with health & safety requirements, adhere to policies & procedures
  • Meet the above requirement by wearing all personal protective equipment
  • Notify Farm Manager of new hazards identified and of any accident or near miss accident & complete Accident Report
Environment
  • Assist to work within best practice environmental guidelines
  • Help with major projects as required by the Farm Manager

Please provide us with information as to your eligibility to work in New Zealand – if you are on a temporary visa or if you are a New Zealand citizen/resident.

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