Otaio Dairies

The farm consists of 300 effective hectares and will peak milk 1050 cows on a pivot irrigated dairy farm with the effluent able to be put through all of the pivots on farm. This well-established farm has superb facilities including a fully automated 64 bail Waikato rotary with ACR's, Protrack and in shed feeding and Allflex collarsfeed pad and all pivots are controlledvia fieldnet with 3 having VRI. The farm is located 28kms south of Timaru and 29kms from Waimate.
01/10/2024
Permanent - Full Time
Otaio Dairies Canterbury
We are seeking an Assistant Manager / 2IC for the remainder of the season and the future,who is looking for an extra challenge and opportunity to grow and develop their management skills this position will progress into a management position for the right person. This is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to grow within the industry and continue their development, working closely alongside the contract milker. You will be responsible for running and managing the shed, including detecting and treating mastitis and lameness. You must be confident to work unsupervised and able to take charge when the contract milker is absent, and have excellent communication skills with staff and the contract milker. A minimum of 3 years’ experience on New Zealand dairy farms and a least 1 year in a senior role is required, and experience with in-shed feeding would be beneficial. And you will have gained level 3, 4 (or proven near completion) Primary ITO dairy farming qualification. You...
Closing date for Applications:
02/04/2025