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We are looking for a Herd Manager to join our team. Based in Mercer our farm is made up of three dairy farms of around 300 hectares each on flat to rolling land milking between 850-1000 cows in each unit through a 60-bail rotary.  You will be part of a supportive team, working in a learning environment where you can develop your skills and gain valuable experience. Daily Tasks Milking a herd of 1,000 dairy cows Monitoring animal health and welfare Weed Control and Effluent Management Feed out to stock, crops and supplement management Supervising and coordinating farm staff Operating and maintaining farm machinery safely General Farm duties and fencing   The Candidate You will be a team player that enjoys working in a close-knit environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following: Minimum 3 years experience in same or similar role Excellent stockmanship Strong communication and organisational skills...