Livestock Farm Manager

6 months ago

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand LARRY'S HOLDINGS LIMITED Full time

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Livestock Management**:

- Oversee the care and management of livestock, including feeding, breeding, health care, and overall welfare.
- Monitor the health and well-being of livestock and coordinate with veterinarians for routine and emergency care.
- Implement and manage breeding programs to ensure healthy and productive livestock populations.
- Maintain accurate records of livestock, including births, deaths, illnesses, treatments, and production levels.
- **Farm Operations**:

- Develop and implement farm operational plans and schedules, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
- Manage the procurement, storage, and use of feed, supplements, and other farm supplies.
- Supervise and train farm staff, ensuring they follow best practices and farm protocols.
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of farm buildings, equipment, and infrastructure.
- **Financial Management**:

- Prepare and manage the farm’s budget, including forecasting costs and revenues.
- Monitor and control expenses to ensure the farm operates within budget.
- Maintain accurate financial records and prepare reports on farm performance.
- **Regulatory Compliance**:

- Ensure the farm complies with all relevant regulations, including animal welfare, environmental, and health and safety standards.
- Keep up to date with changes in regulations and implement necessary changes to farm practices.
- **Environmental Stewardship**:

- Implement sustainable farming practices to minimize environmental impact.
- Manage waste disposal and recycling processes to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- **Marketing and Sales**:

- Develop and maintain relationships with buyers and suppliers.
- Plan and implement marketing strategies.
- Coordinate the sale and distribution of livestock and farm products.

**Requirements**:

- **Education**: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Business/Animal science, or a related field, OR a minimum of 5 years’ experience in livestock management.
- **Skills**:

- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Good financial acumen and budgeting skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

**Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)**:

- **Livestock Health and Productivity**:

- Low mortality and morbidity rates.
- High reproduction and growth rates.
- Optimal feed conversion ratios.
- **Operational Efficiency**:

- Timely completion of farm tasks and schedules.
- Effective management of farm resources and supplies.
- Minimal downtime of farm equipment and infrastructure.
- **Financial Performance**:

- Farm operates within budget.
- Achieving or exceeding revenue targets.
- Cost savings through efficient farm practices.
- **Regulatory Compliance**:

- No violations of animal welfare, environmental, or health and safety regulations.
- Timely and accurate reporting and record-keeping.
- **Environmental Impact**:

- Reduction in waste and efficient use of resources.
- Implementation of sustainable farming practices.
- **Employee Performance**:

- High levels of staff productivity and morale.
- Low staff turnover and absenteeism.
- Effective staff training and development programs.

Minimum hours per week - 30

Salary/Wages - $30/hour

Employment Type: Full Time (Permanent)

Location - Bay of Plenty

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