2ic

  • Canterbury
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description We are seeking a 2IC for our 440 Friesian cow dairy farm in Westerfield, Ashburton. . You will work closely alongside the manager on a 120ha farm with 2 centre pivots, 8 movable sprinklers and 1 k-line. This position is only suitable for a self motivated who is capable of working alone for days at a time.Attributes of a 2IC that we are looking for are:
- Able to work alongside the Manager, and adjust to the processes within our farming system.
- Has at least 4 years experience on New Zealand dairy farms.
- Confident in running the dairy shed in a timely manner all year around.
- Is a capable farmer during calving time which entails being able to run the cowshed/treatment of cows, picking up on calving difficulties and has an understanding of feeding requirements during calving time.
- Can competently load and use the silage wagon.
- Having a general "farm brain", can do some repairs and maintenance, knows when something isn't right and isn't afraid to ask questions.
- Can communicate and has an easy going nature.
- Enjoys keeping the farm in a tidy manner.Please only apply if you hold a NZ Visa, and have had experience in the

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