Role purpose:

The Calf Rearing Manager reports to the Farm Group Manager and oversees the feeding & care of approximately 2,400 dairy & beef replacement calves annually through to weaning. They lead and support the calf rearing team, ensure all animal welfare & MNF standards are met, drive continuous improvement of facilities, & work closely with the Dairy Support Manager to promote staff safety, performance, and long term business sustainability across all calf rearing operations and systems.

 

  • Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed.  
  • Rostered shifts, including early starts
  • Hours may vary depending on seasonal workload and farm requirements

Applicants must have the following as per emloyer's requirement:

  • 1 year  experience or relevant level 4 qualification
  • Applicants must be physically fit and willing to learn.
  • Applicants must pass pre-employment drug test and have no criminal record.
  • Must have a driver license.

Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience in calf rearing, including feeding, health monitoring, and weaning management
  • Ability to identify and treat common calf health issues
  • Good record-keeping and reporting skills
  • Commitment to workplace health and safety standards

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Budget - Key Tasks

  • Monthly & seasonal requirements from the calf rearing plan are recorded & actioned.
  • Rosters ensure all team members have their required time off.   
  • Team satisfaction survey shows ≥ 80% satisfaction with the manager.

Health and Safety

  • Ensure all team members are fully trained and compliant with workplace health and safety procedures.
  • Promote active participation in hazard identification and effective risk management practices

Environmental Management (Freshwater Farm Plan, Farm Environmental Plan)

  • Ensure full compliance with all requirements of the Farm Environment Plan
  • Actively identify, report, and help resolve environmental issues
  • Maintain farm operations in full accordance with all Resource Consent conditions at all times

Calf Rearing Performance

  • Calves are reared in line with Mid North Farm Ltd policies to rear healthy calves to weaning weights with a high standard of hygiene followed at all times.  
  • Colostrum and non saleable milk are collected from the supplier farms and managed to meet the calf rearing unit’s needs.    
  • Milk and other young stock feed shifts are minimised to avoid animal health issues.

Animal Health

  • All calf transport between farm and calving unit is safe with minimum discomfort to the animals.
  • All animal health records are kept and recorded into MINDA.
  • No avoidable animal deaths.
  • No calf develops naval or joint illness as a result of poor handling and care.
  • All animal health / welfare issues are tracked and recorded.

Records and Reporting

  • Timesheets and other employment related documents are completed on time.

Being part of our team

  • Be a pro-active and positive member of the MNF Group team
  • Support the training and development of team members while role modelling a strong work ethic
  • Demonstrate respect and care for colleagues, animals, and the environment, setting a positive example for others.

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.

Employer Questions

Your application will include the following question(s):

  • Are you a New Zealand citizen or a New Zealand resident?
  • If you are in New Zealand but not a NZ citizen/resident, what visa are you currently holding?
  • Do you have any specific accommodation requirements? E.g. Partner, children, pets, own or shared accommodation etc.
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