Drystock Manager

$70,000 - $95,000 yearly
  • Studholme Partnership
  • Sep 02, 2024
Full time Drystock

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and reliable drystock manager to be part of our team. This 280ha rolling property is located 12mins from Waimate township. You would be rsponsible for the management of stock and day to day operations of the farm whilst working closely with the business owner to deliver results. Enthusiam, inititiative and reliability are a must to be successful in this role. This high performance block runs dairy young stock, winter dairy cows and beef finishing. There is opportunity to work within our Sheep and Beef farm as a part of this role.

A new 3 bedroom house is available on farm.

What you will bring:

* Excellent stockmanship and husbandry skills

* Experience with farm machinery

* Excellent pasture management

* Ability to identify feed surplus & deficits early

* Be dynamic, innovative and good at problem solving

* Excellent time and communication skills

* Be a team player

* A good attitude, especially towards Health and Safety, Animal Welfare and Environmental Management

* Experience with k-line irrigation would be useful

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