2 herd manager jobs found in Tokoroa, waikato region

Milking - Manage efficient and hygienic milking routine.  Follow procedure to produce high quality milk.   Animals - Manage safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.  Manage the moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Set break fences and feeds out as directed.  Manage pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.   Environment - Manage dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.   People - Manage and work well with others, building a strong team culture.  Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.   Machine, vehicles, and technology - Manage the safe use and maintenance of vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...

Due to an unfortunate change in circumstances, we are relisting this position late in the season. If you have previously applied please resend you CV. we will  Only accept applications from NZ CITIZENS About us, We are a young contract milking family with drive and passion for the industry, spring calving on our 1100 cow farm owned by a wider corporate business with limitless options for progression beyond this position. we have a good track record with employing staff and we welcome you to speak with our current employees about us. the farm has a centrally located 60 bail automated rotary cowshed, feed pad, exceptional support buildings and all round good infrastructure with no part of the farm being more than 10 years old. we run at a system 4-5 producing over 550 kgms per cow, achieved with a strict grazing system and assisted with inshed feeding and the feedpad so its a great place for someone wanting to learn how to push production in the Waikato. Calving starts...