2 assistant herd manager jobs found

Looking for your next challenge in the pork industry? Join a progressive piggery in Lepperton site of 300+ sows where you'll play a key role in maintaining high animal welfare standards while working alongside an experienced Farm Manager.  We are seeking 2 full-time piggery staff to join our team. What you'll be doing: Assisting with the day-to-day management of the piggery Caring for pigs across mating, farrowing, weaner, grower and finisher areas Monitoring animal health, welfare and performance Feeding stock, including meal preparation and feed mixing Operating farm machinery and feeding equipment Assisting with stock movements, treatments and production records Maintaining high hygiene, maintenance and biosecurity standards Supporting the Farm Manager and contributing to a positive team environment. What's on offer: $29.66 per hour Higher pay available as you complete AGITO training 30–46 hours per week...

Due to unforeseen family circumstances with our existing manager who needs to leave asap, we are looking for a herd manager for our dairy farm near Waverley.  The shed is 36 aside herringbone shed with automatic cup removers and in-shed feed system. Our operation includes 2 dairy farms and a runoff block in-between them.  We run it as one, with everyone helping each other out wherever required.  The successful applicant will be managing the herd on this farm, while working with the manager on our other dairy farm, particularly throughout calvings (we calve Autumn and Spring) - all calves born are reared.  The applicant will also possess the ability to work alone, unsupervised as required, and have sound knowledge of Minda, Fonterra Dairy Diary App, and AfiMilk collars, as well as other key skills of a herd manager. All calving / AB takes place on our other dairy farm. Feeding out using a BVL mixer wagon - one feed hub which services all farms