Herd Manager

The Regions Immigration Law & Recruitment – Gisborne, North Island Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:Candidate must have at least 2 years of relevant experience; ORMinimum Level 4 (Certificate) relevant to Agriculture Industry - can substitute for the work experienceApplicants must have the following as per employer's requirement:Must be physically fitMust pass pre-employment drug testMust provide a CV Must provide verifiable references of previous employment historyMust have right to work in NZ/be NZ resident/CitizenFeed Production ManagementAssist Farm manager to organize and control with any feed planning or the management of as appropriateOversee the management weeds & pests implementation to maintain pasture & cropsEnsure fertilizer implementation and irrigation requirements are maintained by staffEnsure 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 standardsEffluentOperate & maintain the effluent system on farm to all regional council compliance requirements & the employer's standardsAnimalsImplement animal health program to maintain good healthOrganize and control animal calving and, calf rearing program to achieve minimal lose & ensure high quality replacements are available for herdOrganize sale purchase of stock to achieve stock targetsEnsure all herd records are maintained & transferred to the appropriate placeTrain and supervise staffBusinessWork with the Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business PlanAssist to manage repairs & maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery, infrastructureEnsure relevant company policies are understood & adhered toHealth & SafetyComply with health & safety requirements, adhere to policies & proceduresMeet the above requirement by wearing all personal protective equipmentNotify Farm Manager of new hazards identified and of any accident or near miss accident & complete Accident ReportAssist to work within best practice environmental guidelinesHelp with major projects as required by the Farm ManagerPlease 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. Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .
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