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