We require a 50:50 sharemilker 420 cow farm. The role offers the opportunity to build production on this 161-ha farm. This role would suit someone starting their 50:50 career. The current herd would be available for sale. Located close to good local schools and amenities and a 10 min drive to Tapanui. The farm is rolling and operated a pasture based system with summer turnips . Expected production in excess of 170,000KgMS from a spring calving herd. The property has a 40 aside herringbone shed with quality calf sheds (robotic feeders) and good infrastructure and machinery. Candidates must be all-rounders with capable pasture management skills, good animal health ability (including proficiency with MINDA), and competent managing staff. Very supportive owners living in the district. The role will suit a self-motivated contractor who is a strong communicator seeking growth opportunities.
Successful candidates must have: - minimum 3 years of dairy management experience - be self-motivated and responsible for the performance - be an excellent communicator - display a track record in managing a team - have demonstrated animal health and pasture management experience - be computer literate, proficient with MINDA, and comfortable reporting regularly to owners - demonstrate analytical competency to leverage facts and figures to aid decision making A minimum of two references are required and background checks are to be completed.