Company: Preet Aulakh Limited
Type: Full time, permanent
Location: Opotiki
Position Available: 1
Guaranteed Minimum Working Hours: 30 hours per week
Pay & Benefits: $35-$36
you will be paid maximum of $36 and minimum of $35 per hour
Key Requirement:
Relevant qualification or 2 years of relevant experience required
Breeding and raising livestock for the production of milk, ensuring high standards of animal husbandry and herd genetics.
· Monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of livestock, identifying health issues early, coordinating veterinary care, and implementing disease prevention programs.
· Providing and managing pastures and fodder to maintain optimal nutritional levels and maximise milk production.
· Planning and executing the movement of livestock to optimise feeding opportunities, pasturere generation, and herd welfare.
· Organising and conducting farming operations, including catching, drenching, milking livestock, sterilising equipment, and ensuring efficient collection, grading, and packaging of dairy produce.
· Directing and overseeing all general farming activities such as maintenance of pens, sheds, milking facilities, fertilising pastures, controlling pests and weeds, and growing fodder crops.
· Maintaining fences, farm equipment, and water supply systems to ensure the safety and well-being of livestock and farm staff.
· Managing the sale, purchase, and transportation of livestock and dairy produce, negotiating with buyers and suppliers to maximise profitability.
· Maintaining accurate records of herd performance, production outputs, health treatments, and farm activities; analysing data to inform decision-making.
· Monitoring market trends and production demands to plan herd and farm activities in line with business goals and contract requirements.
· Recruiting, training, supervising, and managing farm staff and contractors, fostering a productive, safe, and compliant working environment.
· Developing and implementing herd management plans, production schedules, and operational policies aligned with industry best practice and regulatory standards.
Please send us your CVs
Job Type: Full-time