2 farm assistant herd manager jobs found

Implementing the general operation of this dairy farm to a high standard with the help and insight of sharemilker and herd manager/2Ic. This farm is a 280ha 600cow spring calving dairy farm, 50 rotary cowshed, herd home, running system 3. Our business also runs a 150ha 300cow spring calving dairy farm, herringbone cowshed, system 2 Dairy farms are 10mins apart. There could be relief work available if the candidate has a partner that is passionate about the dairy industry.  Our preferable candidate would have 2+ years proven experience within a similar role.   Who are: ·       Honest ·       Reliable ·       Have great communication skills ·       Able to work within a team ·      Positive Can do attitude ·       Confident operating tractor, 2 and 4 wheel bikes ·       Excellent animal health and stock skills.      Located only 15mins from local school and is on school bus route. NZ applications only...

We are seeking a 2IC to join our team in Gordonton. You must be experienced in all aspects of dairy farming and have the capability of managing the farm and the team when the manager is absent, and be an active participation in managing the farm as part of the greater management team. The farm is 307ha milking platform, flat contour, with a 50 bale rotary with no ACR. We are a system 3 farm. The team consists of 5 full time on-farm staff, the manager, and a dedicated calf rearer.  2 runoffs, both 5 mins away, supplement the dairy platform and graze the young stock. Skills Required: Excellent pasture management and animal husbandry skills Ability to detect and treat common health concerns Ability to manage yourself and others Ability to manage all aspects of the farm in the managers absence Good communication with all members of the team. Good time management - Be reliable and available, putting the cows first. Have a positive, ‘can do’ attitude  Be a...