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Our stunning family owned and operated 400 cow dairy farm is set on 200 Ha of beautiful flat land just minutes from the township of Ikamatua.  This is a great place to live if you love all the outdoor activities the area has to offer, yet only 40 mins from Greymouth and 20 mins to Reefton, you literally have everything you need right on your doorstep.   We thought we had next season worked out with regards to our staffing requirements but due to personal reasons, the person we had employed has decided it's not for them after all, so this leaves us with a bit of a gap to fill.   In an ideal world we could really do with a good strong herd manager who has a partner or a friend that can be a dairy farm assistant who can help us with relief milking and calf rearing due to us only having the one house, it is a big 3.5 bedroom house which has a lovely new bathroom and kitchen but it will need to be shared.   Essential skills will be milking, we have a rotary shed that we...

We are currently looking for an outstanding Herd Manager with a can do attitude to join our team. This position is integral to the success of our operation where your competence in pasture management, animal health and high standard milk processing will set you apart. Skills required to apply for this position: A minimum of 3 years Dairy Herd Manager Experience Have great communication skills and a positive attitude towards learning new skills and mentoring staff Be familiar with machinery operation and maintenance Have a commitment to and implement best practices for health & safety Passion for animal welfare and efficient farm management Ability to work independently and as part of a team A strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive attitude Key Responsibilities : Herd management – monitoring animal health, mating, calving, and milk quality Farm operations – assisting with milking, feeding, and general farm maintenance...