Herd Manager

Our client base in the Mid Canterbury Region is looking for 3 motivated & physically fit new team members.ResponsibilitiesMilking: 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.RequirementsA minimum of 3 years experience in a related field or a related level 4 certificate or any bachelor's 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.
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