Herd Manager

We are looking for a Herd Manager for our Dairy Farm in the Waikato.

This is a full time permanent position and will consist of handling the cattle in our farm.

To be considered for this position you'll have at least 6 months of experience in the dairy or agriculture or horticulture industries.

We are happy to train you as long as you have at least 6 months of experience in any of these industries.

We are most importantly looking for a person which shows the right attitude - dairy farming is hard work and may require early mornings and late nights.

You must be able to complete tasks requiring physical strength and must be able to adapt to different situations.

We are happy to provvide training to any person with the right attitude and will provide opportunities to complete on-the job-training and qualifications.

You must be able to multitask and will be able to complete work in set time frames.

You will be compassionate to the animals and your focus must be the health and wellbeing of the animals.

You will be also expected to perform management tasks such as working with the Farm Manager in regard to feeding the stock, ensuring that milk is of the best quality, managing the welfare of the stock and ensuring that health requirements are met, completing paperwork and records as required, ensuring that the farm is environmentally compliant and maintaining a tidy workplace .

You will be solely responsible for our cattle stock.

Key Attributes :

• The desire to grow your knowledge and skills in the management and dairy farming fields.
• A strong business oriented focus.
• The ability to adapt, be flexible and learn quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and without supervision.
• Ability to use a computer and basic programs like Microsoft word and excel is also beneficial.

This is a full time Permanent position and successful applicant will be required to manage our cattle herd.

For these positions, we can guarantee at least 30 hours a week of work.

The minimum payrate for this position will be $

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.