Herd Manager

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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; ORA 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 and 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 any feed planning or management as appropriate.Oversee the management of weeds & pests implementation to maintain pasture & crops.Ensure fertilizer implementation and irrigation requirements are maintained by staff.Milking:Ensure that all staff carry 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 meet 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 the animal calving and calf rearing program to achieve minimal loss & ensure high-quality replacements are available for the herd.Organize sale and 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 the Farm Business Plan.Assist to manage repairs & maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery, and 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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