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 1 year 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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