Category: Sheep and Beef Location: Canterbury No8HR Rural recruitment & people performance Dairy/Beef Drystock Farm Manager The Hillcrest Group is on the search for an experienced Dairy/Beef Drystock Farm Manager to join their business.
The drystock farm plays an important part in supporting the wider farming business through providing high quality heifers to the dairy farm, supplying winter feed for cows and creating value through a beef operation.
Reporting to the farm owners, this is an exciting opportunity to put your skills to the test with the autonomy to get the job done knowing support from the farm owners and wider business is there when you need it.
Big on family values, this is a well-established farming business that looks after its people which is reflected in this role previously being held for 6 years, and our General Farmhand/Fencer has been with us for 12 years.
The Hillcrest group proudly run a self-contained system and are progressive in their farming practices.
The Farm 650ha effective.
Carrying 380 R2 heifers and 380 R1 heifers.
Finishing Friesian bulls 400, 200 which are due to be sold this year.
Beef 360, 180 which are due to be sold this year.
Contour split 20% hills, 40% downs and 40% flat.
230ha of the farm under (pivot and fixed grid) irrigation with the balance dry land.
The farm is set up with lanes to all paddocks to make it easy for one person to shift stock.
Fully reticulated stock water system.
All wetlands and gullies fenced off with ongoing planting.
3 sets of Te Para cattle yards in different locations on the farm minimising walking distance of stock.
Job Details Hours of work: Such hours to suit the management of the farm but not normally exceeding 45 hours per week, working every second weekend.
Well maintained, 4-bedroom house.
Located in Culverden 30 mins from Hamner Springs and 60 mins from Christchurch.
Great local schooling.
Candidate background: Experience growing replacement heifers and finishing cattle.
Experience in pasture, cropping, cattle management including management and administering an animal health program set by the farm's vet.
Must be able to demonstrate good pasture management.
Ability to complete typical farm repairs and maintenance including water systems.
Sound tractor and heavy machinery knowledge - Tractors with autosteer, fertiliser spreader, feed out wagon, side by side etc.
Strong organisation skills, planning ability and record keeping including regular feed budgeting.
Bring an open and transparent approach to communication.
Ability to carry out day-to-day tasks on your own and have the discipline to work autonomously, using your initiative and manage your own time.
For a further discussion about the role, reach out to or call the team at No8HR on 07 870 4901.
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Date Posted: 2024-09-12 #J-18808-Ljbffr