2 farm assistant herd manager jobs found

Key duties Assist with daily farm management and implement farm policies and seasonal plans. Manage daily planning and staff supervision in the absence of the Farm Manager / Owner. Lead and supervise milking and shed routines, including rotary, ACR and ProTrac systems, maintaining milk quality, hygiene and efficiency. Coordinate herd routines, including stock movements, drafting and yard work. Implement and monitor animal health and welfare plans; identify and treat health issues in accordance with farm protocols and maintain accurate records. Implement and monitor calving, mating and seasonal herd management plans, recording events and reporting progress. Develop, implement and monitor the seasonal feed budget, including pasture allocation, break fencing, supplementary feeding and in-shed feed checks. Manage soil, nutrients, effluent and water in accordance with farm plans and environmental requirements, including irrigation where applicable. Coordinate and...

We are seeking a 2IC or Herd Manager on a 600-cow farm located approximately 15-20 minutes west of Invercargill, milking through a 40 Aside Herringbone shed with ACR's and an in shed feed system. You must have a passion for cows and animals and enjoy working outside. Plus a friendly can-do attitude, a willingness to learn and be flexible, take pride in your work, be honest and reliable and maintain a clean and tidy home. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including:   - Milking and monitoring milk quality, - Stock handling and feeding - Fencing, maintenance and weed control - Calving and helping out with calf rearing -  Tractor operation for feeding out, fertiliser, mowing and ground work - Monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health and other general farm duties. -Further learning and growing is supported and encouraged Weekly hours are a minimum of 30, with an average of 45 and a maximum of 60. Roster is...