Stock Manager – Eight Mile Farms

Eight Mile’s Waihanga Farm is located 25mins south of Te Kuiti spanning 490ha of easy rolling to steeper country and with both breeding and finishing stock classes this opportunity provides variety and scope at a good scale in a summer safe area.

The Farm:

·       The farms winters 2,100 terminal ewes, 300 R2 heifers and 300 R2 bulls

·       Overall stocking rate of 12.6 SU/ha

·       A team of two; Stock Manager, Shared Junior Shepherd

As the Stock Manager, you'll work with the Farm Owner to lead and oversee the farm, the Stock Manager role is pivotal in driving the farm’s success through:

• Effective stock and pasture management.
• Robust animal health and welfare standards.
• Maintaining and motivating an engaged team.
• Applying operational excellence in all farm activities.
• Fully utilising the farms resources and infrastructure.

Eight Mile Farms are searching for an individual who embodies a blend of experience, skill, and passion for drystock farming including:

• Two years of experience in a similar role.
• Exceptional skills in stockmanship, animal health, and farm management.
• Strong leadership qualities and excellent communication skills.
• An ability to adapt and thrive in both team and independent environments.
• Attention to detail when managing farm machinery and equipment.
• 3-4 good working dogs.
• Familiar or interested in adopting farm technology to support decision making, such as Farmax.

Eight Mile Farms pride themselves in its contribution and the active role it plays in the local community along with a commitment to high-performance and sustainability. The role includes:

• Benefits including meat provisions and allowances for gear, tools and travel.
• Opportunities for personal and career growth and to be apart of a team with an engaged and supportive farm owner.
• A competitive remuneration package.
• A tidy 3 bedroom weather board home with double garage wash house and sleepout.

If you're interested please reach out to Nick at nick@no8hr.com.

You can apply here: https://no8hr.vincere.io/careers/job/33940/stock-manager-king-country/te-kuiti