Herd Manager
An opportunity has arisen on our 300ha Dairy Farm for the right person to manage our high producing 700 cow dairy herd. This is a hands-on position requiring a high level of skill in pasture management, animal husbandry and proficiency in machinery operation. The property, which ranges in altitude from 500-700 meters above sea level, is bounded by native bush and is in a beautiful setting. With modern infrastructure the property has a 54-bale rotary cowshed, with in shed feeding and Protrac drafting system, an 8 and 4 bay calf sheds, a 750 cow feed pad and silage pit. There is an efficient gravity water reticulation system to every paddock and good all weather tracks to all corners of the farm. The herd is wintered on an adjacent runoff block being fed brassica crops, pasture and silage. Maize silage is grown on the property. The successful candidate will need to be a great team player and have a keen eye for stock. The school bus is available at the gate for children attending the Lake Rotoiti primary school. Nelson is less than a hour's drive from the farm.