Palmerston North-based employer seeking a full-time Dairy Herd Manager to join our team on a 240-hectare dairy farm milking approximately 600 cows.
We are progressive in our farming practices, with modern machinery and facilities, including a 50-bail rotary milking shed.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
- A minimum of 2 years' dairy farming experience
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
- A willingness to learn and develop your farming skills
- The ability to work independently and take initiative
- A genuine interest in building a long-term career in the dairy industry
- Good physical fitness, honesty and reliability
- A full, valid driver's licence
- The ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy and developing, including:
- Twice-a-day milking and monitoring milk quality
- Fencing and weed control
- Assisting with calving and calf rearing
- Shed maintenance and preparation
- Tractor operation, including feeding out and mowing
- Training and supporting junior staff when required
- Stock handling and feed management
- Monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health
- Mating management
- Other general farm duties as required
Employment Details:
- Full-time position
- Approximately 45 hours per week, with a minimum of 30 hours guaranteed
- Roster: 12 days on / 2 days off
- Typical working hours: 4:30 am – 5:00 pm, including meal and rest breaks. Working hours may vary depending on farm requirements
- Salary: Up to $72,800 per annum, depending on experience
- On-farm accommodation available
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