2 herd manager jobs found in Otautau

We are looking for a 2IC/heard manager to join our team in Hedgehope, Southland.   We milk year round 1000 cows through a 54 bale rotary, on 800 ha self-contained dairy farm. The successful applicant will be someone who can show examples of leadership, has initiative, is motivated, shows a genuine interest in dairy farming and is wanting to progress their career. Applicant must have at least 2 years experience in New Zealand. Remuneration will be based on experience and responsibility level. Full drivers licence and a criminal free record is required. Potential work for spouse. Please apply with your CV with relevant experience, including 2 referees to [email protected]

We have a job for an experienced farm worker (2+ years) for an Assistant Manager position on a farm in the Otautau area. This is for a 320-cow farm, milking through a 30 Aside Herringbone shed. You'll have a range of responsibilities including the day-to-day management support including: Milking Shed Management Animal Husbandry and Production Animal Health Monitoring, Management and Treatment Pasture and fodder Management Maintenance of Shed, Equipment and Machinery Know and meet regulatory rules & requirements Breeding, Calving and Calf rearing Management Cattle transportation Staff Management and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 50 and a maximum of 55. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid at your regular hourly rate . The schedule may vary; Roster changes throughout the year. During...