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
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.


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