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    Dairy Herd Manager - Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom - New Zealand Farm Source Jobs

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    New Zealand Farm Source Jobs Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Description McIntosh Farm is looking for a new Dairy Assistant/ Herd Manager to join the team for the upcoming 2024/2025 season.
    Why work for McIntosh... 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. McIntosh is located near Otautau, so you'll be near the coast, you'll have plenty of opportunities for some diving, surfing and walking your dogs on the beach. There's also lots of great spots to go for a hunt or do some fishing, and you'll be 45 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. This farm runs a 7 on and 2 off roster.
    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.

    Accommodation Warm 3 bedroom home located on farm. Fully insulated with double glazed windows and a heat pump. We are also pet friendly.

    Hourly & Remuneration

    Avg Hrs / Wk By negotiation

    Rostered Time off By negotiation

    Remuneration By negotiation

    Farm Information

    Farm Name McIntosh Farm Limited Partnerships

    Farm Size (Ha) 221

    Peak Cows 450

    On-Farm Staff 3

    Flat with some rolling hills, some steeper paddocks. Certified Organic to the EU standard. 26 a side Herringbone with twin pit.

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