Herd Manager

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Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed. Accommodation is available - no pets Candidates must meet one of the following criteria: Candidate must have at least 1 year of relevant experience; OR A Bachelor's degree in Agriculture industry can substitute for work experience Applicants must have the following as per employer's requirement: Must be physically fit Must pass pre-employment drug test Must provide a CV Must provide verifiable references of previous employment history Must have right to work in NZ/be NZ resident/Citizen Feed Production Management Assist Farm manager to organize and control with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate Oversee the management weeds & pests implementation to maintain pasture & crops Ensure fertilizer implementation and irrigation requirements are maintained by staff Milking Ensure that all staff carries out the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene & somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards Effluent Operate & maintain the effluent system on farm to all regional council compliance requirements & the employer's standards Maintain appropriate effluent management records Animals Implement animal health program to maintain good health Organize and control animal calving and, calf rearing program to achieve minimal lose & ensure high quality replacements are available for herd Organize sale purchase of stock to achieve stock targets Ensure all herd records are maintained & transferred to the appropriate place Train and supervise staff Business Work with the Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan Assist to manage repairs & maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery, infrastructure Ensure relevant company policies are understood & adhered to Health & Safety Comply with health & safety requirements, adhere to policies & procedures Meet the above requirement by wearing all personal protective equipment Notify Farm Manager of new hazards identified and of any accident or near miss accident & complete Accident Report Environment Assist to work within best practice environmental guidelines Help with major projects as required by the Farm Manager 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr


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