Located near Te Awamutu, we are a system 3-4 farm milking 750 cows through a 50-rotary. We are progressive in our farming practices, have modern facilities & machinery, and have good on-farm systems. We are seeking experienced (minimum 3 years) Assistant Herd Manager to join our team who have a passion for working with animals, have good communication, and are keen to progress in the farming industry, including undertaking Primary ITO studies. The position of assistant herd manager is designed to assist the farm manager in the overall running of the farm. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested, and developing, including: milking twice a day; shifting cows and feeding; fencing, weed control; calving, calf rearing; shed cleaning and setup; - the ability to identify mastitis, lame cows, and generally sick cows - setting fences - effluent spreading and learning how the system runs; - being able to follow instructions, communicate, and work as part of a team. To be considered, you must: - Provide a current CV. - have at least 3 years of farming experience - be a hard-working, honest, and reliable team member - be physically fit - be able to pass a pre-employment drug test - have a full driver's licence.
Job Description
Feed Production Management
• Assist with any feed planning or the management as appropriate.
• Assist in managing weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops.
• Milking
• Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant
hygiene and somatic cell count to maintain grade-free standards.
Effluent
• Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional councils
compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards.
• Maintain all appropriate effluent management records.
• Know what to do when things go wrong.
Animals
• Implement an animal health programme to maintain good health.
• Assist with calving and the calf rearing programme to achieve minimal losses and
ensure high-quality replacements are available for the herd.
• Ensure all herd records are maintained.
Business
• Work with the dairy farm manager to contribute to the farm business plan.
• Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedules for all plant, machinery and
infrastructure.
• Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to.
• A minimum of at least 3 years of dairy farming experience is required.