Experienced 2IC required
- Southland
- Permanent
- Full-time
You will be required to assist with the day-to-day management of the farm while implementing farm plans, policies & procedures, manage daily planning and staff management in the absence of the contract milkers.
You must be capable of and be able to put into practice:
- Pasture management,
- Managing your time & team time efficiently,
- Being a strong team player and leader,
- Teaching, and being taught,
- Communicating clearly,
- Feed budgeting - both at the runoff (winter feed) and dairy farm,
- Animal care & welfare,
- Environmental & effluent regulations,
- Staff training & management,
- Understanding a farm financial budget,
- Actively modelling our H & S and well-being policy in the workplace,
- Confident use of a tractor & machinery,
- Being quiet & calm with stock,
- Having an eye for detail.
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand, have a full driver's license and be able to pass a drug test.
Roster currently is 6 on 2 off over calving and 8 on 2 off/8 on 3 off during the quieter months.
We encourage ITO learning and training with other companies.
NZ Farm Source