Coast Agri

We are seeking a motivated farm manager who is passionate about  pasture dairy farming, animal welfare, team leadership and farm efficiency. This role is ideal for an experienced farm manager looking for change, or for someone ready to take the next step in their dairy career. Kowhai Downs is Fonterra supplier in the Maruia Valley, made up of a 400ha dairy farm, peak milking 840 cross bred cows, as well as 250ha of adjacent support land running 180 R1 and R2 replacement heifers. The dairy platform is flat, predominantly dryland, but with a 100ha brand new center pivot currently being installed. The support land has 150ha of flat/rolling land, and 100ha of hills. There are currently 6 full time staff, plus manager on a 6-2 roster. The manager will play an important leadership role in coordinating the team, maintaining high standards of farm operations and ensuring the farm's goals are achieved.   The farm milks through a 54 bale rotary shed, running a Waikato plant, with...