We require an Assistant Farm Manager to join our 800 cow family owned and operated dairy farm in Hororata Canterbury.
Farm details -
800 cows, 50 bale herringbone, 4 full time staff, 3 calf rearers in spring and I work usually everyday from July 10th - September 20th, so you are well supported. In shed feeding, System 3-4, 535ms per cow, scc under 100 the whole season, Allflex collars, 2 pivots with K-line and fixed grid. Wintering is done on the dairy platform, 6,2 roster, comfortable 3 bedroom home, located 10 minutes from Darfield and Hororata, 25 minutes to Rolleston and 45 minutes from Christchurch.
Please only apply if you have the relevant experience listed on the ad and you are either a NZ citizen, Resident, or hold a valid work visa. You will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. You must have minimum 2 years work experience.
You will need to be competent in the following:
Animal health - treating any down cows/sick cows, able to calve cows, treat mastitis, treat lameness, drenching calves, you must be patient and respectful towards our livestock.
Pasture management - understand pre/post grazing covers, growth rates and report any higher covers or lower residuals, training can be taught around this, we consistently hit a 1550 residual the whole season with zero mowing involved.
Staff management -Able to lead a team and delegate tasks in a respectful manner while also leading from the front by example and taking pride in your work. You will need to be competant in running the farm when I am away with junior/intermediate staff and able to call contractors or vets for help if needed.
Cleanliness - Be tidy and pick up after yourself, keep lawns mowed and the cow shed and surroundings in a clean state.
Reporting - complete monthly shed checks, record sick cows, paddocks grazed, understand Allflex computer system (can be taught the Allflex system).
Milking - be able to RMT colostrums, milk cows well, maintain good cow flow and run the peno mob to a good standard and take ownership and responsibility of herds.
We offer a relaxed farm environment where you will be treated as everyone else is, with respect and patience. A good salary ranging from $85,000 - $95,000 and a 6:2 roster. We keep things simple here. This position can grow into a farm manager roll for the right candidate with performance bonus's if individual suits the role.