My partner and I are currently in New Zealand on a valid 3 year working visa. I have spent the last season as a sole charge manager (with instruction from farm owner) of 280 cows in the Bay of Plenty and 2 years Dairy farming in Southland at 2IC level on a 580 cow farm prior to that. I am currently at 2IC/Junior Manager level. I have 4 years experience in the Dairy industry, I was born and raised on a pedigree Beef and Lamb farm in Scotland.
I am a competent Tractor driver and have plenty of experience operating large machinery.
I have a lot of experience in a cowshed identifying mastitis, monitoring cow health and upholding hygiene standards.
I am confident organising grazing plans and calculating intakes for the herd.
I have lots of experience calving cows, identifying on heat cows and really enjoy busy calving and mating periods.
I am confident identifying metabolic issues and treating down cows.
I have used Alflex collars and SenseHub.
Experienced documenting information using MINDA.
I have just completed my DairyTraining Contract Milking course.
I am really keen to continue learning as much as I can and progress through the Dairy Industry.
My partner is a competent relief milker and calf rearer, she would be available for part time work.
If you think I could be a good fit for your farm it would be great to have a conversation.
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