Herd Manager at The Regions Immigration Law and Recruitment

Job Description:

Latest job information from The Regions Immigration Law and Recruitment for the position of Herd Manager. If the Herd Manager vacancy in Southland matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at The Regions Immigration Law and Recruitment for the position of Herd Manager below matches your qualifications.

• Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed. 
• Employee housing is available on-site. Accommodation may be shared or private, depending on availability at the time of successful placement. No pets allowed.
• Drive-in applicants must be able to demonstrate they can reliably meet the requirements of the roster; candidates residing outside a reasonable commuting distance who are unwilling to relocate may be considered unsuitable for these operational reasons.

Applicants must have:

• Tertiary education;and/or
• 1 year of pasture based dairy farming experience

Applicants must have the following as per employer’s requirement:  

• Must be physically fit 
• Must pass pre-employment drug test 
• Must provide a CV Must provide verifiable references of previous employment history 
• Must have right to work in NZ/be NZ resident/Citizen 
• Must have a driver licence

Feed Production Management 

• Assist Farm manager to organize and control with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate 
• Oversee the management weeds & pests implementation to maintain pasture & crops 
• Ensure fertilizer implementation and irrigation requirements are maintained by staff

Milking

• Ensure that all staff carries out the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene & somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards

Effluent 

• Operate & maintain the effluent system on farm to all regional council compliance requirements & the employer’s standards 
• Maintain appropriate effluent management records 

Animals 

• Implement animal health program to maintain good health 
• Organize and control animal calving and, calf rearing program to achieve minimal lose & ensure high quality replacements are available for herd 
• Organize sale purchase of stock to achieve stock targets 
• Ensure all herd records are maintained & transferred to the appropriate place 
• Train and supervise staff 

Business 

• Work with the Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan 
• Assist to manage repairs & maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery, infrastructure
• Ensure relevant company policies are understood & adhered to 

Health & Safety 

• Comply with health & safety requirements, adhere to policies & procedures
• Meet the above requirement by wearing all personal protective equipment
• Notify Farm Manager of new hazards identified and of any accident or near miss accident & complete Accident Report 

Environment 

• Assist to work within best practice environmental guidelines
• Help with major projects as required by the Farm Manager 

Please provide us with information as to your eligibility to work in New Zealand – if you are on a temporary visa or if you are a New Zealand citizen/resident.

Job Info:

• Company: The Regions Immigration Law and Recruitment
• Position: Herd Manager
• Work Location: Southland
• Country: NZ

How to Submit an Application:

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