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Contract Milker - 500 cows - Kaiwaka Northland

  • Ag First Northland
  • Apr 05, 2022
Full time Dairy

Job Description

Hokonui Farms seeks an experienced Contract Milker (3+ years) for their farm located in Northland.

211 eff ha.  System 3.  500 kiwi cross herd.  40aside Herringbone.  Production 180,000kgms.  Staff = 3

Skills Required:  Pasture Management, Animal Health, Repo, Record Keeping and Compliance, Financial Acumen and someone who takes pride in their work and promotes a great team working environment.

The farm has a well established platform with good quality machinery and plant.  The farm has previously been part of  the Dairy NZ Partner Farm model.

A good 4brm family home with new carpet, a wood burner, lots of garaging and a tennis court is available with 2 other houses available for staff.  

Farm is located on primary and secondary school bus routes.

Farm location is 15 minutes from  the East and West Coast - providing a great lifestyle for family, beaching, hunting and fishing.

Start 1 June 2022.

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About Ag First Northland

Sheep and Beef Farm Manager

 

A great opportunity is available for a capable and motivated Farm Manager to join the team  on a beautiful coastal Sheep and Beef farm at Mangawhai, Northland.   The farm is located on the edge of Mangawhai with private beach access, a local village, fishing, diving and surfing all on the doorstep. This iconic 400 ha  property of which 173ha is in pasture is a mixture of flat, rolling and steep contour.

 

The stock policy includes breeding ewes and Rising one year old steers.

 

The successful applicant will have:

 

  • Professional qualifications and demonstrated practical experience in Farm Management.

 

  • Excellent verbal communication skills. The ability to report to and communicate with the BTRA board and residents.

 

  • A good level of computer literacy to enable the use of FARMAX software, management of electronic animal ID, electronic data collection and transfer of animal records, a farm mapping programme, a feed budgeting programme and good email communication skills.

 

  • The ability to work and contribute to the development of a business plan and financial budgets.

 

  • The ability to prepare, implement and oversee feed budgets encompassing animal performance targets.

 

  • Must be willing to take on responsibility, be confident at working independently and have the knowledge, experience and initiative to plan an effective, undirected day’s work.

 

  • Must be well acquainted with the seasonal feed requirements of the key classes of stock in terms of the animal health requirements and the ever-changing feeding priorities.

 

  • Must have good observation and deduction skills and the ability to act appropriately when situations arise.

 

  • A sound understanding of Health & Safety practices.

 

  • An understanding of the basic biology of stock, soils and plants i.e. reproduction, growth and health.

 

  • Must be capable of general farm repairs and maintenance and farm development including but not exclusively; weed control, fencing, water reticulation systems and general plant.

 

  • Should possess a good team of dogs and enjoy stockwork and working with dogs.

 

  • A high personal standard; discipline, loyalty, honesty and integrity. Must be tidy, both in personal appearance, the workplace and around the home.

 

A comfortable three-bedroom home and competitive remuneration package will be provided.

 

For more details and to submit applications, contact kerry.keene@agfirst.co.nz

To apply, email your CV including referees and a covering letter by 20 May 2021.

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