We are seeking an honest and reliable Herd Manager to join our team on our dairy farm in the Southland Region. Key tasks and responsibilities: • Run the dairy shed and manage an efficient and hygienic milking routine, including maintaining shed hygiene and plant wash procedures. • Maintain milk quality by identifying and resolving issues such as high somatic cell counts and mastitis, and record all animal treatments. • Handle stock safely and monitor herd health, body condition and welfare, identifying, treating and reporting animal health issues. • Assist with calving, mating and herd testing, and maintain accurate herd records. • Allocate daily feed in line with the farm feed plan, set break fences and feed out supplements. • Monitor pasture cover and control weeds and pests to maintain pasture quality. • Assist with nutrient, effluent and water management, including operating and monitoring the effluent...