2 herd manager jobs found

What we are looking for Working closely with the Farm Manager, you will assist in the day-to-day running of a family run dairy platform. This is a hands on role requiring strong leadership skills and the ability to manage daily farm operations when required. Expectations Minimum 4 years New Zealand dairy farming experience, including previous Herd Manager or Assistant Manager roles. The successful applicant will have strong animal health and stock handling skills, be an effective communicator and team player and is confident with tractor work, feeding out, and fencing. Experience in using modern dairy technology including Protrack/Minda, in shed feeding systems, auto drafting, Allflex collars, and milk meters is preferred 

We are looking for an Assistant Farm Manager (2IC) to join our team on Mount Bee Dairies, located in Northern Southland 45–70 minutes from Te Anau, Gore, Invercargill, and Queenstown. With the possibility of taking over Management in 1 or 2 years for the right person.  We milk 630 cows through a 54-bale rotary with ACRs, auto teat spray, in-shed feeding. Our farm is 226 hectares of effective area. We winter cows on fodder beet and swedes ourselves on our additional Run off block of 55Ha, raise young stock on the farm until they reach 100kg before they go grazing. There is also the option for a partner to take part in calf rearing/relief milking. As 2IC, you will work in a team of three including myself as manager and relief staff when needed. You will need to be hands-on, willing to get the job done, but also ready to step into a leadership role and make decisions when required. Our farm is a grass-based system 2 farm, so pasture management is key. So, we are...