Herd Manager | Cambridge | 550 cows | Kiwi team, 50 bale rotary w ACRs. In-Shed feeding, Protrack, Milk Meters, Cow Manager, PastureIO and Auto calf-feeder.
12mins from Cambridge, 3-Bedroom brick home. All kiwi team, modern equipment, easy contour, everything is well maintained & just mins from Lake Karapiro. We believe in looking after our people, animals, land, and equipment. And believe that it IS possible to get home in time to enjoy a decent evening before it’s time to get up and do it all over again.
Farm videos/photos: Taane Farm
What you'll be doing:
- Milking, feeding, and overseeing general animal health
- Pasture and effluent management
- Leading and supporting junior team members
- Farm maintenance and machinery operation
- Assisting with farm planning and record-keeping
- Upholding health, safety, and compliance standards
This job is for you if:
- You’re on-to-it and enjoy working efficiently (that means getting work done quickly, safely and to standard - so we can all get home to relax!)
- You take great care of our animals. Every cow, every calf, every time
- You keep equipment in good order and want to do right by the land
- You’re a good-sort with a ‘can-do’ attitude who isn’t afraid to put in the hard yards in exchange for being well looked after and respected for your efforts and ability
Details:
- 12 & 2 roster - we aim for 11 & 3 over summer for that magic work/life balance
- Renovated 3-bedroom brick home, Heat Pump/Aircon, all-day sun with a large deck. Carport and workshop. Fully-fenced section for outdoor pets.
- Just 12mins from Cambridge or 3 mins from the lake
- Hamilton is 30mins away, so great work opportunities for the other-half
- Excellent schools and school buses nearby
The successful applicant:
- Has more than 2 years New Zealand Dairy/Cattle experience in a similar role
- Even better if you have calving expertise and strong Animal health knowledge
- Has Primary ITO training level 3+
- Successful applicant will be NZ Police checked
- Successful person must have a valid NZ Drivers License
Please note this farm is smoke-free and has Drug & Alcohol testing
3 Bedroom home - large decking, warm, solid. Carport and workshop. Fully-fenced yard for outside pets.
Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)