herd manager

Permanent - Full Time Herd Manager

Job Description

The milk ranch limited seeking a dedicated, honest and reliable HERD MANAGER to join our team. You must be passionate about farming and animal welfare. Duties Your role will include but not limited to; Running of milking, weed control, animal health monitoring/recording, tractor work, fencing, treating lame cows, calving, washing up and other general farm duties. Job requirements For this role we require someone who has 18-24 months of experience in farming and who is able to complete tasks with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will need to undertake pre employment drug testing and a character check. We are strictly a smoke/vape free farm. We cannot accommodate any pets with this role. Please only apply if you are currently in New Zealand and clarify your immigration status. To apply, please submit your CV, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and two good work references.

Farm Size (ha)

115

Peak Herd Size (cows)

410

Typical On-farm Staff

2.5

Position Start Date

13/09/2024

Accommodation available

yes shared with another staff

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

30

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly