Herd Manager

Our client base in the Mid Canterbury Region is looking for 3 motivated & physically fit new team members. Milking: Understands and implements efficient milking practices and keeps the farm dairy hygienic. Records health treatments and solves milk quality problems. Animals: Diagnoses common ailments and treats accordingly. Competent in all aspects of calving and reproduction, e.g. observation, recording and submitted on heat cows Feed: Implements best practice for pasture, crop and supplement management for optimal quality and utilisation. Environment: Understands regulations and management of nutrients, effluent and water and their most efficient use. People: Trains junior employees in simple skills. Developing communication and reporting skills. Machine, Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy. Health, safety and wellbeing: Models a health, safety and wellbeing culture, records accidents and identifies farm hazards and biosecurity issues. Requirements  A minimum of 3 years experience in a related field or a related level 4 certificate or any bachelors degree • NZ Citizenship/NZ residency Police & medical certificate required Recent drug test Driver's license Did not claim acc for the last 3 years Please email your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications