Support Block Manager

Job DescriptionLatitude Farms is the Southland subsidiary of Grasslands.
We pride ourselves in the development and wellbeing of our people.
Southland has four dairy farms and four support blocks in Mossburn and two dairy farms in Orepuki, totaling 3,365 hectares, 6,300 milking cows, 1,780 heifers, and 403 bulls.We seek a well-organised manager with experience in the day-to-day management of young stock for our Oswald Road Support Block.
The property is 750ha, running 1,000 R2 heifers, 1,000 R1 heifers, and 200 carryover cows.
Oswald Road is also a wintering block for 2,500 cows which is managed by our Contract Milkers.The right person will be good at:Growing young stock to target weightsOrganising winter feed plansCreating & following feed budgetsOrganising & working with dairy farm staff at peak work timesPreserving relationships with lessors and external contractorsEnsuring farm records are kept up to dateFollowing the Grasslands Health & Safety PolicyWorking independently and self-managingGeneral skills - tractor, fencing maintenance, temporary fencing, pasture management, animal healthWe offer:A work vehicle for use during work hoursCompetitive salaryA good team of workersThe successful applicant will report to the General Manager and work closely with the two other Support Block Managers.Accommodation: A large, comfortable 3-bedroom home with a fire and heat pump.Hourly & Remuneration:Avg Hrs / Wk: 53Rostered Time off: By negotiationRemuneration: By negotiationFarm Information:Farm Name: Oswald Support BlockFarm Size (Ha): 750Peak Cows: 2200On-Farm Staff: 1The property is 750ha, running 1,000 R2 heifers, 1,000 R1 heifers, and 200 carryover cows.
Oswald Road is also a wintering block for 2,500 cows which is managed by our Contract Milkers.
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