Description

Herd manager oversees animal husbandry and daily dairy-farm operations for a 700-cow, 245-hectare farm near Tuatapere.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent cow health and animal husbandry standards
• Complete daily dairy-farm tasks and identify work needing attention
• Work independently and communicate issues to the team
• Operate a tractor when required

Requirements

• At least two years of dairy-farming experience
• Strong animal husbandry skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and show initiative
• Willingness to learn and develop a dairy career
• Valid working holiday visa with potential to change to a three-year work visa

Benefits

• NZD 30–35 per hour
• Exceptional on-farm accommodation
• Healthy work-life balance
• Health and safety-conscious workplace
• 10 days on and 4 days off roster
• AGITO training encouraged