Herd Manager
Full time
na The Regions Immigration Law and Recruitment
no
New Zealand
Publicado em October 30, 2024
Detalhes do emprego
- Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed.Â
- Accommodation is available - no pets Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
- Candidate must have at least 2 years of relevant experience; OR
- A Bachelor's degree in Agriculture industry can substitute for work experience
- Must be physically fitÂ
- Must pass pre-employment drug testÂ
- Must provide a CV Must provide verifiable references of previous employment historyÂ
- Must have right to work in NZ/be NZ resident/CitizenÂ
- Assist Farm manager to organize and control with any feed planning or the management of as appropriateÂ
- Oversee the management weeds & pests implementation to maintain pasture & cropsÂ
- Ensure fertilizer implementation and irrigation requirements are maintained by staff
- 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
- Operate & maintain the effluent system on farm to all regional council compliance requirements & the employerâs standardsÂ
- Maintain appropriate effluent management recordsÂ
- Implement animal health program to maintain good healthÂ
- Organize and control animal calving and, calf rearing program to achieve minimal lose & ensure high quality replacements are available for herdÂ
- Organize sale purchase of stock to achieve stock targetsÂ
- Ensure all herd records are maintained & transferred to the appropriate placeÂ
- Train and supervise staffÂ
- Work with the Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business PlanÂ
- Assist to manage repairs & maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery, infrastructure
- Ensure relevant company policies are understood & adhered toÂ
- 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 ReportÂ
- Assist to work within best practice environmental guidelines
- Help with major projects as required by the Farm ManagerÂ
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