We are a busy dairy farm based in Hauraki(WAIHI). We are looking for Herd Manager to help the farm manager. We offer a great team environment, great hourly rate, safety footwear company uniform and accomodation. Early morning starts in addition to working outdoors in various weather conditions.
No qualification required. one year Farm Assissant experience is Must. On-the-job training will be provided.
The Benefits :
- $30 per hour
- Opportunity for career growth / development
- Full PPE provided
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed 30 hours per week
What you'll need :
The main thing you will bring to this role is a positive can-do attitude, with passion and enthusiasm for dairy farming!
and
Pass a pre-employment drug testReliability- You need to turn up for work every day, your team are counting on you!Work Ethics - You are there to do a job and do it wellPunctuality - You must arrive on time for workCommitment to workplace safetyThe below list is not exhaustive, and the role may change to meet the overall objectives of the business.
Milking
Bring cows in shed for milking in morning and afternoon.Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards.Effluent
Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standardsMaintain all appropriate effluent management recordsKnow what to do when things go wrong.Animals
Implement animal health programme to maintain good healthAssist with calving, wintering, and the calf rearing programme to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the her.Ensure all herd records are maintainedReport any incidents of unwell animals to Farm Manager.Feed Production Management
Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriateAssist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops.Applying fertilizer and implement irrigation requirements.Business
Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business PlanAssist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all farm vehicles, plant & machinery, and infrastructure.Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to.Health and Safety
Comply with health and safety requirements and adhere to the policies and procedures.Meet the above requirement by wearing all personal protective equipment (PPE).Environment
Assist to work within best practice environmental guidelines.Applicants for the role should upload a CV and the CV must also confirm immigration status i.e. NZ citizen, NZ resident, work visa holder, or requiring work visa sponsorship.
We look forward to hearing from you!!