Cowshed Manager

Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed.Accommodation is available - no pets
Applicants must be physically fit.Applicants must pass pre-employment drug test.Applicants must provide a CV.
Candidate must have at least 2 years of relevant experience.
 
Key Responsibilities
1.Milk Production – Feeding
Assist the farm manager to collect and use information to manage herd feeding, so that farm targets are met, including: ,
2.Milk Production – Milk harvesting.
Responsible management of the farm dairy as directed by the farm manager, 
3.Milk Production – Milk quality
Responsible for contributing to a continuous grade free season,
4.Stock management – Animal health and welfare
Assisting with the management of the animals on farm as directed by farm manager, including:
5.Stock management – Seasonal management requirements
Understanding and assisting seasonal stock management requirements and assist with implementing as directed by farm manager.
6.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,
7.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 up to date at all times.
8.Environmental management
Assist with all environmental compliance as directed by farm manager or outlined in the Farm Systems Manual
9. Assist with all environmental compliance as directed by farm manager or outlined in the Farm Systems Manual
Contribute to an effective team working environment,
10.Health and Safety
Comply with all health and safety requirements as directed by farm manager or outlined in the Health and Safety manual,
11.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 contact us for a full detailed Job Description
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.