Ashburton - Stockman

POSITION SUMMARY

• 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 the following as per employer’s requirement:

• 2 years experience in Agriculture or a relevant tertiary qualification
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and have no criminal record.
• Must have a driver licence

• Knowledge of livestock management and animal husbandry.
• Understanding of animal health and welfare best practices.
• Experience operating farm machinery and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Effective communication and record-keeping skills.
• High level of physical fitness and resilience to perform labour-intensive tasks

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and coordinates the daily care, feeding, and watering of various livestock

• Performs livestock handling and movement, ensuring animal welfare and

• Organises rotational grazing schedules and livestock grouping based on age,

species, and purpose (e.g., breeding, fattening).

• Monitors livestock for signs of illness or distress and organises timely treatment

• Performs routine animal health care procedures such as drenching,

• Maintains hygienic and species-appropriate living conditions to support the

health and productivity of all animals

• Plans and manages feed budgeting, grazing rotations, and supplementary

• Controls pasture use through regular monitoring of pasture growth and feed

• Coordinates hay and silage distribution, ensuring feed availability during dry or

cold seasons.

• Organises and assists with seasonal mating programs, supporting optimal

• Coordinates and performs activities during birthing periods (e.g., lambing,

• Maintains accurate records of breeding cycles, progeny performance, and

reproduction outcomes.

• Maintains comprehensive records of livestock births, deaths, health treatments,

• Inputs and analyses data related to livestock performance, grazing efficiency,

• Coordinates record-keeping efforts to ensure compliance with industry and

regulatory standards.

• Plans and performs routine farm infrastructure maintenance including fencing,

• Operates, maintains, and controls the safe use of tractors, quad bikes, feeding

• Coordinates farm improvements and assists with construction or repair projects

as needed.

• Assists with task scheduling and day-to-day planning during high-demand

• Supervises and trains seasonal or junior staff, ensuring tasks are performed

• Collaborates with the farm manager to control operational workflow and

livestock programs.

• Plans and follows farm safety protocols and biosecurity procedures across all

• Controls access to restricted areas and ensures that tools and equipment are

• Participates in health and safety audits and implements corrective actions

where required.