We are seeking a motivated and reliable 2IC/Herd Manager to join our family run dairy farm in Hinds, located just 20 minutes south of Ashburton.
Our farm milks 390 cows through a well maintained 40 aside herringbone shed with automatic cup removers, in shed feeding, an auto drafter, and Cow Manager technology. We take pride in operating a tidy, efficient farm with well maintained property, machinery, and systems, and are looking for someone who shares these values.
The Role
- Milking and operating the dairy shed
- Identifying and treating sick cows
- Maintaining accurate animal health and farm records
- Tractor work
- Shifting a Roto Rainer and managing a centre pivot irrigator
- Recording and reporting through systems such as MINDA and Cow Manager
- Supporting environmental and compliance requirements
- Maintaining high standards of health and safety
- Taking responsibility for the farm and staff management in the manager's absence
What We're Looking For
- Have at least 2 years of dairy farming experience
- Be motivated, reliable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Have good stockmanship and animal husbandry skills
- Take pride in maintaining high standards around the farm
- Have good communication and organisational skills
- Show initiative and a willingness to learn and take on responsibility
- Be currently living in New Zealand with a valid work visa
Accommodation
The position includes a modern three bedroom farmhouse, three years old, with a heat pump and internet supplied.
If you are looking for a great opportunity with a good work life balance on a progressive family farm in Mid Canterbury and would like to further develop your dairy farming career, we would love to hear from you.
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