ABOUT THE ROLE:

Job Title: Herd Manager
Location: Culverden, North Canterbury
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Number of positions for this job: 1
Days required: Shifting Mondays-Sundays 8/2,8/3
Hours per week: 35-45hours

Job Duties:

  • Herd Managers are responsible for key aspects of the working day, including running the dairy shed (ie milking) and responsible for animal health and other assigned tasks.
  • Understands and takes responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding.
  • Completes tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train other staff.
  • Work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business.
  • Understands and implements efficient milking practices and keeps the dairy farm hygienic. Records health treatments and solves milk quality problems.
  • Diagnoses common ailments and treats accordingly. Competent in all aspects of calving and reproduction e.g. observation and recoding of on heat cows.
  • Understands regulations and management of nutrients, effluent and water and their most efficient use.
  • Implements best practice for pasture, crop and supplement management for optimal quality and utilisation.
  • Trains junior employees in simple skills. Communication and reporting skills.
  • Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy.
  • Models a H, S & W culture, records accidents and identifies farm hazards and biosecurity issues.
  • Understands financial systems within the farm business, becoming involved in farm budget when appropriate.
  • Understands appropriate kpis and goals, implements farm policy to achieve these, collects and reports appropriate data.

ABOUT YOU:

  • You need to have a minimum of 2 year experience working in a busy farm
  • Must have a high quality of workmanship and attention to detail with a passion for the dairy industry
  • Reliable, honest and willing to grow and learn
  • Non smoker
  • Willing to undergo regular drug testing
  • Must be able to operate two/four wheelers and tractors
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