We are on the hunt for our next Assistant Farm Manager to take a lead in the daily running for our 430 cow farm in Charing Cross, 10 mins from Rolleston.
We milk through a 36 bale rotary utilising protrack, cowmanager, in-shed feeding and cup removers on a 113ha platform with pivot irrigation.
We run a system 4 operation based around maximising pasture harvested, feed quality and efficient use of supplements to deliver a highly productive, efficient and profitable operation.
We take huge pride in our farm, our cows, our people and what we do. Presentation is very important to us along with pride and enjoyment in what we do.
We are a Lead With Pride supplier, part if Synlait’s Nestle program and are embracing the opportunity to farm productively while ensuring environmental sustainability.
Working closely with the owner you will take a lead in daily operations, leading, motivating and growing our junior staff and interacting with contractors when required.
Aligning with our strong focus on attention to detail, you will possess skills in the following areas.
-Pasture management
-Animal health and welfare
-Embracing and maximising technology
-Record keeping and reporting
-Dairy hygiene and presentation
-Machinery, irrigation and fertiliser management
-Farm presentation
-Organisation
-A positive attitude, be committed, and have pride in what you do
Above all you will have a passion for the industry, a want to be part of a successful team and have the ability to adapt to and embrace our system.
This position has the potential to grow into a manager’s role for the coming season for the right person, we will embrace the opportunity to develop your skills and ability and support your growth in the industry and your career if you have the drive and determination to do so. We have a strong passion and immense pride in what we do and how we do it and enjoy developing people to help us perform at the level we do.
You will need at least 3 years dairy experience and currently be in NZ to apply for this role.
If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you.