Herd Managers are responsible for key aspects of the working day, including running the dairy shed (ie milking) and may have responsibility for animal health and other assigned tasks.
Understands and takes responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding.
Completes tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train other staff.
Looks for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business.
Understands and implements efficient milking practices and keeps the dairy farm hygienic. Records health treatments and solves milk quality problems.
Diagnoses common ailments and treats accordingly. Competent in all aspects of calving and reproduction e.g. observation and recoding of on heat cows.
Understands regulations and management of nutrients, effluent and water and their most efficient use.
Implements best practice for pasture, crop and supplement management for optimal quality and utilisation.
Trains junior employees in simple skills. Communication and reporting skills.
Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy.
Models a H, S & W culture, records accidents and identifies farm hazards and biosecurity issues.
Understands financial systems within the farm business, becoming involved in farm budget when appropriate.
Understands appropriate kpis and goals, implements farm policy to achieve these, collects and reports appropriate data.