Sheep Dairy Assistant Manager/

Putaruru, Waikato Te Awamutu, Waikato
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Job Description Based in the Central Waikato, we are currently in our third season milking 850 Ewes on our recently converted Sheep Dairy Farm. We are part of a growing and exciting industry and are seeking a keen individual who is looking to grow and apply themselves.We are looking to employ an enthusiastic individual to fill our assistant manager position.
The role will involve a range of varied duties with the main focus being feed allocation and stock management. You will have proven experience in Dairy Farming (either sheep, goat, bovine) and have an understanding of pastoral farm systems. Leadership and interpersonal skills are crucial. You will have the ability to take charge and make informed decisions.Duties involve:

Twice daily milking
Allocating feed to both our milking ewes and lambs (break fences, grazing round)
Maintaining animal health of Ewes and Lambs (treatments, foot trimming, crutching, vaccinating and drenching)
Feeding out allocating (silage, grain and minerals)
Stock handling (drafting, weighing, yard work, foot bathing)
General farm maintenance (fencing, weed spraying and preparation for lamb rearing)
Reporting and record keeping
Assisting with lambing and lamb rearing

You will be working alongside a Farm Assistant as well as the Farm Owner.We are based in the Waikato Region, between Te Awamutu and Putaruru. The farm is on flat terrain, adjoining the main Bovine Dairy unit with a supporting dry stock block nearby.Relief milking, lamb rearing and other casual work is also available for willing partners.If this opportunity interests you and or you want to know more, we are looking forward to hearing from you.Please Note: Candidates must have a valid working visa and an up to date drivers license.

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