Herd Manager
- Queenstown, Otago Riversdale, Southland
- Permanent
- Full-time
Why work for Kowhai... We focus heavily on development, we want to support your progression in the dairy industry and help you get where you want to be, not only to become a great farmer but also a great leader. We lead with our values, communication and openness is very important to us, we are all working towards the same goal so we work together to get there. We also prioritise wellbeing, our people are our greatest assets and we endeavour to make sure they are happy, safe and given the tools to always do their best.
We care about your work life balance, and want to make sure you enjoy being on farm just as much as you enjoy your free time doing the things you love. Kowhai is located near Riversdale, so you'll be in central Southland. There are lots of great spots nearby with Gore 25 minutes away and Queenstown only 1 and half hours too. You'll have plenty of opportunities for some great activities, as there are some great spots to go for a hunt or do some fishing, and you'll be 55 minutes from Invercargill if you wanted to hang out at the new mall.
About the role... the Herd Manager duties include feeding out, milking, maintaining the hygiene of the dairy shed, supporting good record keeping in FarmIQ and MINDA, working to health and safety requirements at all times, assisting with calving and mating requirements, keeping the farm tidy and weed control. We are an organic farm, farming from the soil up and operate to the EU organic standard.
We run a 6 and 2 roster during most of the season and a 6 and 1 during calving.
Applicants should be able to pass a drug test.
Ideally for this role you will have 2-3 years NZ dairy farm experience but this is not essential.
NZ Farm Source