Job Description
Honest, motivated, energetic, with ability to run a farm with an absentee owner and comfortable with reporting to a farm supervisor. A capable 2IC wants to stay and will be a condition to the job. The contract is only for a term of 2 years followed by 1 year renewable terms. Takes feedback positively • Excels at pasture, supplement and stock management by applying best practice while complying with environmental regulations and safety • Demonstrable track record of using tools to monitor and manage pasture – pasture assessment, rotation planners and feed budgeting (key skills you need to possess) to compliment decision making • Have a good herd with a good production history (herd on farm available for purchase but need early commitment) • No surprises communication habit – timely monthly reporting and keeps in touch • Must have reliable farm machinery that includes tractor, auger bucket, side feed wagon, mower, fert & mag spreader, bikes and calf rearing equipment (some machinery available for purchase) • Obsessive about farm presentation & cleanliness and undertakes farm maintenance You must be a NZ resident To apply Please email your cv with a minimum of two NZ based and recent references (who will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process) and why you would be a good fit for this business to the farm consultant
[email protected]Farm Size (ha)
245
Peak Herd Size (cows)
550
Typical On-farm Staff
2.5
Position Start Date
01/06/2023
Accommodation available
• Main dwelling 145m2 , 3 bedroom, Log burner • 2nd dwelling log cabin dwelling 110m2 plus decking 32m2 • 1 bedroom self contained apartment above cowshed 20km to Wellsford, well serviced by technicians and merchant stores. 1 hour to Auckland CBD 75k
Hour Type
negotiable
Remuneration paid by
Percentage of milk cheque