2 assistant herd manager jobs found

We are sharemilkers who require a energetic, self driven individual for the below position.  We have a job for an experienced farm worker (2+ years) for a Herd Manager position on a farm in the Poroti in Whangarei. 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...

To assist the owner milking 260 split calving cows,maintaining farm ,and machinery,weed control,fence repairs,we are a small herd system 3 going to 3 in 4 milkings after mating ,so sleep in every second day,location is kokopu 10 mins out off Whangarei,would suit a older man or young couple with out kids as house availible is just a 2 bedroom  one,not employer accredited sorry.