2 assistant herd manager jobs found in Balclutha

Dairy Farm 2IC Job Description Rolston Farming Ltd | 17 Tongue Road, Hillend, South Otago Position: Second in Charge / Assistant Farm Manager Reports to: Farm Manager Employee: To be confirmed Purpose of the role Support the farm manager to deliver efficient, profitable dairy farm operations. The 2IC is a hands-on working leader who carries out and supervises daily tasks, implements agreed farm plans, supports staff and takes charge of routine operations during the manager’s agreed absences. Property description The dairy operation is located at 17 Tongue Road, Hillend, and operates as a semi self-contained business with wintering areas. The property comprises 352.7058 ha total and 248 ha effective, with flat to rolling land and steeper gullies, much of the ineffective area planted in trees. Facilities include a 42 aside herringbone dairy, three homes, calf rearing facilities and other farm buildings, with 65 paddocks supplied with water. Herd numbers,...

We are looking for the Dairy Farm Assistant for  700 cows through 50 bail rotary . Someone who is reliable, enthusiastic, honest and has excellent work ethic and time management. This position will work alongside the Contract Milker and Herd Manager. Farm Tasks include  Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals: Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Effluent:  Understands how the effluent system operates and shifts irrigator correctly. Machine, Vehicles and Technology: Safely drives and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy. Must be able to ride any 2 wheeler and quad bikes. Apply with CV with references.