We have a position available for Dairy Herd Manager. The position based in Te Puke area in New
Zealand
This is full-time, permanent positions guaranteeing at least 30 hours of work per week, but you will
usually work between 30 to 40 hours per week. The pay rate is $25 per hour.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversees core aspects of daily farm operations, including the management of the dairy shed
(milking) and may be responsible for animal health and other assigned duties.
- Takes ownership of daily routines such as milking, effluent handling, and feeding, ensuring they
are carried out efficiently.
- Works independently and is capable of supervising and training other team members.
- Continuously seeks opportunities to enhance productivity and contribute to the success of the farm.
- Applies efficient milking techniques and maintains high standards of hygiene across the dairy
operation. Accurately records animal health treatments and resolves milk quality issues.
- Identifies and treats common animal health issues. Proficient in all aspects of calving and
reproduction, including heat detection and recording.
- Understands and complies with environmental regulations related to nutrient, effluent, and water
management, ensuring optimal use of resources.
- Implements best practices in pasture, crop, and feed supplement management to maximise
quality and usage.
- Trains junior staff in basic farming skills and demonstrates strong communication and reporting
abilities.
- Operates and maintains farm vehicles safely, in accordance with on-farm policies.
- Promotes a strong health, safety, and wellbeing culture by recording incidents and identifying
farm hazards and biosecurity risks.
- Has a sound understanding of the farm’s financial systems and may contribute to budgeting when required.
- Understands relevant KPIs and business goals, applies farm policies to achieve them, and
collects and reports essential operational data.
Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification (Level 4 or higher), ideally in dairy, but will also consider qualifications in
management/business/administration/leadership or another field, or
- At least 3 years' experience in the dairy farm industry, with excellent knowledge of dairy farm framework (knowledge will be extensively tested at interview)
- Intricate knowledge of workplace safety standards. (Knowledge will be extensively tested at interview)
- Ability to communicate effectively to a multi-cultural team and other management.
- Applicant should be reliable, enthusiastic, honest, proactive and working. Be physically fit and can-do attitude.
A Cover Letter & current CV with two work references is required.
The farm maintains a drug & smoke free environment. Candidate must go through drug test at
nearest medical centre. Pets & smoking is strongly prohibited. No criminal history.
PLEASE NOTE: ACCOMODATION IS SHARED at Farmhouse