Cowshed Manager

Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed.
Accommodation is available - no pets.

Applicants must:

Be physically fit.

Pass a pre-employment drug test.

Provide a CV.

Have at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Milk Production – Feeding: Assist the farm manager to collect and use information to manage herd feeding, so that farm targets are met.

Milk Production – Milk harvesting: Responsible management of the farm dairy as directed by the farm manager.

Milk Production – Milk quality: Responsible for contributing to a continuous grade free season.

Stock management – Animal health and welfare: Assisting with the management of the animals on farm as directed by the farm manager.

Stock management – Seasonal management requirements: Understanding and assisting seasonal stock management requirements and assist with implementing as directed by farm manager.

Stock management – Other stock management requirements: Understand the requirements of managing the different classes of stock and assist with all stock management as directed by farm manager.

Responsible for maintaining accurate information in the Yellow Notebook and ensuring it is up to date at all times.

Environmental management: Assist with all environmental compliance as directed by farm manager or outlined in the Farm Systems Manual.

Contribute to an effective team working environment.

Health and Safety: Comply with all health and safety requirements as directed by farm manager or outlined in the Health and Safety manual.

Maintain a tidy workplace: Look after the farm equipment and environment as directed by the farm manager or outlined in the Farm Systems Manual.

Please provide us with information regarding 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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