Assistant Manager - 45 min from Feilding

We are seeking an Assistant Manager to join our team milking 620 cows. Located 45 minutes from Feilding, the farm milks 620 cows through a 50 bale rotary cowshed with ACR’s and is in the process of installing Halter. As part of a teams of 3, you will assist lead and undertake daily operational activities.

Te Awa Agri Limited:  A high performing dairy farm that is characterised by

·        A team that cares, has fun and grows.

·        Proud of the farm, animals and people.

We are currently seeking Assistant Manager who have a passion for the dairy industry. Someone who takes pride in their work, has a passion for farming, is keen to learn and upskill, and all-round great attitude.  This will be someone who enjoys responsibility and wants to be a farm manager in the future.

Chasing quality milk production from pasture, summer crop chicory and supplement over the feedpad or via in-shed meal, sets a great base to achieve 500kgMS/cow. We are seeking someone with a minimum of 4 years’ experience. 

The primary role for our applicant will be to assist lead and undertake daily operational activities of the farm and herds, to achieve productivity targets.

• Assist with and ensuring own health and safety is always keep to a high standard.  Having care and attention to what you do, reporting of any issues, near misses or incidents, looking out for others.
• Participate in milking and cowshed operations and cleaning.  Our team is proud of our animals, and we are targeting to improve our SCC to below 150.
• Help with animal health through identification, treatment and recording of mastitis, lameness, and any other health issues. 
• Complete tractor work that includes loading and feed out various supplements, topping, rolling and trailer work.  General maintenance checks and cleaning will be required
• Be actively involved with allocating feed to stock, reporting residuals and keeping cows fully fed.

We provide a safe workplace, and the successful applicant will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and a criminal background check. You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

A comfy 5 bedroom house is available on farm.

The farm runs a 6 on 2 off roster (rolling days off) throughout the year.

Applicants must have the ability to work in New Zealand and hold a valid NZ drivers license. The business is not an Accredited Employer, and can not accept applications on that basis.

This position may suit someone with a minimum of 4 years’ experience, eager to continue to upskill on the job, take responsibility and uphold performance standards.  There is an opportunity for potential casual work for a partner depending on skills, and subject to separate agreement