Farm Manager - Puketotara Farm

·Manage a team of 3 on this efficient bull system farm·Based 15 minutes outside of Kerikeri, Northland·3-bedroom accommodation, health insurance and additional benefits includedA great opportunity to lead a team and expand on your farming career with a large, progressive farming organisation. The OpportunityWe're looking for either a current Farm Manager who is looking to broaden their experience or a confident and accomplished Head Shepherd/Stock Manager making their first step into farm management. You will have the chance to learn and develop skills in business management, people leadership and lead change in a company with a customer focused strategy.This role also gives you the opportunity to get comfortable with Pamu systems and processes, as you will learn and run your own Farmax file and record data into FarmIQ.The FarmsPuketotara Farm is operating an intensive store/finishing system, farming Friesian cross bulls across 780 effective hectares. Puketotara Farm is located 15 minutes from Kerikeri.About YouYou will be a passionate, experienced Farm Manager or Stock Manager/Head Shepherd looking for your next challenge.You will have:·A first-class attitude to Health and Safety, Animal Welfare and Environmental Management.·Excellent pasture management skills·Attention to detail, around stock performance and feed budgeting.·In-depth understanding and experience handling multiple stock units.·Excellent communication skills.·Technically savvy with a strong interest in recording technology.·Effective time and people management skills.·Excellent problem solving ability and creativity.·Current and full NZ drivers licence. BenefitsThe role comes with a 3 bedroom house on-farm, as well as ongoing training and personal development to help you reach your personal and career goals.