· Life and Health Insurance
· 5/2 Roster all year round - with 104 days off per year
· Career development opportunities
The Opportunity This could be the next step in your farming career, with this leadership role at Earnslaw Organics. As (2IC), you will work closely with the farm manager, committed to farming excellence, and lead by example in aspects of the farming operation. You will join our high performing and supportive team with planning and management of the herd and dairy operations.
In addition to day-to-day management and guidance of the team, this also involves taking a degree of responsibility for feed allocation, budgeting, animal health and breeding, and animal records.
The Farm Earnslaw was fully converted to an organic farm in 2019, located less than ten minutes from Taupo, with a range of schooling options nearby. Enjoy a friendly and supportive local community, with the school bus at the gate and easy access to a wide range of recreational activities.
Earnslaw is 675 hectares which includes an attached runoff where young stock and winter cows are grazed. Earnslaw is a high performing, profitable farm that milks approx. 800 cows through a 54-bale rotary shed. All supplement is harvested on farm.
About You We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and passionate about dairy farming who wants to grow their career and develop their leadership skills. For the right person, this could be your next step up; while leadership experience is preferred, it's a nice to have.
You will also have:
Proven dairy experience in grazing, pasture management, animal health and feed budgeting
A commitment to individual and team development
Pasture management and feed planning skills
High standards of animal welfare and commitment to health and safety
Self-motivation and initiative
Ideally, you will have experience driving farm machinery/tractors
Current and full NZ driver's licence
Benefits We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package including health and life insurance, as well as ongoing training and personal development to help you reach your personal and career goals. The role comes with a 3-bedroom house of high standard.
Apply Now Applications close Sunday 24 November.
Don't delay as we will be interviewing as applicants apply. Feel free to contact Business Manager, Cleo Te Kiri: 027 457 8318, if you have any questions about this role.
To be eligible for this role, you must be available for an in-person interview and have unrestricted legal rights to work in New Zealand. We are unable to accept applicants on temporary work visas for permanent opportunities.
Pamu provides a safe workplace, and the successful applicant will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and undergo a criminal background check prior to being appointed.
Our values are core to who we are at Pamu and the way that we all work together. We are Grounded, Genuine, Bold, and Shoulder-to-Shoulder.
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