We are looking for a motivated Herd Manager to join our team in July.
Location : Waitotara - 10 mins out of Waverly and 35 mins to Whanganui
- 300ha
- 720-750 Spring calving herd
- 60 Bale Rotary shed with ACR, Automated Teat sprayer, Protrack and all cows on Halter
- Feedpad
You'll be assisting the team in day-to-day farm operations, including :
- Milking and shed hygiene
- Animal health monitoring and treatments
- General farm tasks
Ideally, we're looking for someone :
- With a minimum of 2 years dairy farming experience in NZ
- Who takes pride in surrounds, dairy shed and equipment on farm - the expectation is to have a clean dairy shed at all times, looking after gear - maintaining and keeping it clean.
- Who works with animals in a calm manner
- Who can show initiative
- Reliable and honest at all times - owning up when necessary, as this builts relationship and trust
- Positive attitude
- Who can work well in a team environment
- Who is keen to learn new technology and be involved in all aspects of technology used on farm - protrack, halter etc.
We offer :
- A supportive environment where you'll learn hands on from the contract milker on a daily basis
- Opportunity to grow and equip you with enough knowledge and experience for any future 2IC roles
- A tidy 3 bedroom home
- 6 on 2 off roster
Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)