2Ic ( Assistant Farm Manager )

Job Description We invite applicants for the position of Assistant Farm Manger.This is a great opportunity for someone able and capable of management level.Showing experience and having qualities and the ability to move forward in the dairy industry, with strong support and guidance from the on farm manager and business manager.You will have involvement along with the ability to contribute to the day to day planning and management of the farm with Health and Safety at forefront of mind.The Business:Southburn dairy ltd is located 12 min from timaru, we farm 1180ha made up of cropping, youngstock,beef and two dairy farms, 60 bail rotary and 40 aside herringbone.Both farms run alongside each other under the same management.The properties consist of rolling hills and flat land with pivot irrigation, k-lines and hard hose guns with a feed support block just 5kms down the road.This position is for Assistant Farm Manager of the 40 aside herringbone Somerset dairy farmThe Role:The successful applicants need to have the following attributes and competencies to assist the operation of the farms- Proud of being a high performer- Ability to create a positive environment and on farm culture- Able to motivate and guide their team to achieve top results- Excellent communications, staff management and animal husbandry skills- Attention to detail- Skilled in modern farming practices- Ambitious and motivated- Trustworthy and respectful- Have full drivers licence- Be drug free- Organised and takes pride in the workplace and homes- Proactive approach to your days- Manage and control milking shed twice a dayon farm training for all aspects of the role will be giving for the right applicanthaving experience on rolling hills is a benefit but training will be provided #J-18808-Ljbffr