Assistant farm manager
Shaw Farms
2025 L
i
mitedEdgecumbe, Bay of Plenty
Full time
$
2
8 – $
3
0 per hour
We are looking for
a proactive Assistant Farm Manager to join our team. We run a 550-mix age dairy cow operation six minutes out of Edgecumbe.
You will be required to;
- Assist in daily management activities, supervise milking from paddock to farm dairy as required
- Ensure the dairy plant is kept to a very high hygiene and operating standard
- Have a good understanding of animal health issues and a proactive approach to maintain a happy and healthy herd including treating animal health problems
- Manage daily planning and staff management in the absence of the farm manager
- Implement routine maintenance schedules
- Experience using a variety of farm machinery
- Identify and fix faults as needed
- Meet environmental regulation through management of soil, nutrients, effluent, and water efficiently.
The positions are full-time, with a minimum of 30 hours per week with an average of 45-50 per week.
Minimum 2 years work experience in a herd manager/dairy farm assistant or similar role OR a Level 4+ qualification in farming/ agriculture. Qualification preferred but not essential.
Payrate equal to $28.00 - $30.00 per hour (total package made up of combined wages and accommodation)
Strictly NO DRUG or SMOKING policy on farm. No working PETS are allowed.
We require a clear police history. Pre-employment drug test. We hold random drug tests on farms.
NOTE: If you party late night on working days and don't show up on time at work next morning please do not apply for this position.
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