This position involves unsupervised day-to-day management of 160 Hectares Hereford/Angus Breeding farm located at Ngaere which runs 220 In-Calf Cows/Heifers and 15 minutes from this property a 220 Hectare Lease Block which runs 500 Bulls/Young Heifers. As such the successful applicant will have responsibilities for daily handling, calving, stock shifts, animal health, feeding out, tractor work, fencing and general farm maintenance. The position would also involve other duties within the business as required .
The below are key to success in this role:
* Exceptional stockmanship and animal husbandry skills
* At least a couple of competent and good effective working dogs especially handling bulls
* Self-motivated and outstanding organisation and planning capabilities
* Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team and sound knowledge of farming practices
* Take pride in work and surroundings with ability to undertake general maintenance
* Experience in fencing and operating machinery on all terrains
* Have a good attitude and common sense
* NZ residency or valid work visa
On-farm housing and work vehicle provided. Remuneration will be discussed with applicants that progress to on farm interview.
Please send CV with at least 2 recent work related references to craigwejj@gmail.com
Apply now for this role or get more information by contacting Josephine Anderson.
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