Job Location: Otago
Type: Full time, Permanent
Remuneration: Negotiable based on experience
An exciting opportunity has become available for an energetic and driven person.
Our clients require a Farm Manager for their Dairy Support block located near Omarama. This is in conjunction with another support block close that you would oversee.
This job would either suit a single person or a married couple. A great opportunity for expanding your career situated in an idyllic location with lakes and mountains close by, with a primary school in Omarama and High School in Twizel. The community offers a variety of recreational activities.
This farm consists of 3400ha with 600ha irrigated by pivot and K-Line where the dairy support and bull beef are farmed. With sheep on the hill managed by a Shepherd. The farm is very well laid out, fenced with great yards to work from.
Current stock numbers on farm
R1 Dairy Heifers – 2000
R2 Dairy Heifers – 2000
R2 Steers – 200
Sheep
Ewes – 2945
The other block was purchased two years, which has been redeveloped. It consists of 860ha with 250Ha being irrigated land 30 ha of which is milked off by our Dairy Farm next door. The remaining balance of land is dryland.
Current Stock Numbers on farm
R2 Steers – 163
Bulls – 17
Angus Cows – 273
Angus Calves – 241
There is additional four staff to support that will help support you on both farm blocks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Organising rosters and managing four staff members
- To manage R1/2yr Dairy Heifers as they arrive at the station until they leave. This includes monitoring their weights, drenching programs, and all animal health.
- To participate in the breeding program for the R2yr Heifers
- Managing pasture using Minda Land and Feed
- Keeping all records for animal health treatments for all stock.
- Winter grazing of Dairy stock with assistance from Sharemilkers.
- Manage Irrigation as required (within consent conditions)
- Organise applications and spreading of fertiliser
- Weekly and monthly reports
Other Information:
- Four Bedroom House on farm is provided on farm
- The Employer/Property owner will be involved in the overall running of the property and consulting with you in any decision making along with our farm consultant.