2 herd manager jobs found

We have a Dairy Farm Assistant role available on a 500-cow farm in the Te Kauwhata area, milking through a 28 Bail Rotary shed. Experience is preferred but not required for this role. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day shifting cows and feeding  fencing, weed control calving, calf rearing shed cleaning and setup identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Setting fences and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30, with an average of 40 and a maximum of 45. 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 the agreed overtime rate.   The schedule may vary; Roster will be 6 days on, 2 days off throughout the year. Wage ranges from $26.07 - $29.57 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates are required...

With the New Year Approaching we are growing our team! Would you like to showcase your skills an abilities? Would you like to join a team of determined hard working people who love the farm and especially the cows and a few pets?  Our ideal applicant would have the following skills and abilities Two years dairy farming experience in NZ, capable in handling the daily tasks required for example-  Milking, Feeding calves, spraying weeds, moving sprinklers. Great communication to make sure that everyone is able to get the tasks done in a timely manner.  The skills to be quiet with stock and handle them with care  driving a tractor and operating different equipment would be a bonus!  honest and reliable excellent communication skills ( In case you missed it above)  great work ethic  a team player attitude. Pride in their work environment house proud Most importantly a good sense of humour and brilliant attitude.  Must be in New Zealand and legally allowed...