We are a family owned 100% autumn calving farm, milking 450 cows through a 44 bale rotary. We are located in Pukeatua, between Putaruru and Te Awamutu.
We have excellent facilities with the 44 bale rotary being a one person shed with inshed feeding, cup removers and auto teat spray. We have a covered 450 cow feedpad and up to date plant & machinery. We utilize cow manager ear tags to assist with mating and cow health.
We are looking for an experience and capable 2IC or herd manager to work alongside the farm owner to help complete all daily tasks. We require someone who can use initiative and can think ahead.
Expectations for this roll include:-
- To have at least 3 years’ experience
- Essential to have experience milking in a rotary cowshed solo
- Competent in the main areas of animal health –Mastitis detection, assisting down cows and treating sick cows
- Competent in treating lame cows
- You are able to self-manage and show initiative
- Ability to work unsupervised and sole charge when farm owner is away
- Be competent at riding a 2 wheeler & 4 wheeler
- Safe and confident on operating a Tractor
- General maintenance skills – Fixing water leaks and fence
- Hold a Full drivers license
- Must be in New Zealand and a citizen/resident to apply - We are not accredited empolyers.
We offer:
- A good roster of 4 on: 1 off then 7 on 2 off (equivalent to 11-3) and 6 on 1 off for 5/6 weeks over calving.
- We have a healthy homes standard 4-bedroom house with garage available with a heat pump & fire
- Excellent salary package dependant on experience
Please email your CV and include 2 current references.
Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)