Herd Manager

Details of the offer

Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed.  Accommodation is available - no pets  Candidates must meet one of the following criteria: Candidate must have at least 2 years of relevant experience; OR Minimum Level 4 (Certificate) relevant to Agriculture Industry - can substitute for the 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.


Nominal Salary: To be agreed

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