Farm Manager Role: Southern Dairy Hub

The Southern Research and Demonstration Farm (the Southern Dairy Hub’s) vision is to be an internationally recognised, innovative and leading centre of excellence for dairy farming, research, and extension. We’re looking for a Farm Manager to lead our farm team to realise this vision.The farm was converted in 2017 and has a milking platform (including wintering) of nearly 300 ha. The Hub milks approximately 750 cows in a range of research trials at Wallacetown, Invercargill. For more information about the Southern Dairy Hub visit  The RoleWe’re looking for a farm manager with a proven track record of delivering excellent farm performance. Your strength will be cows and grass, but you’ll also share our commitment to best practice animal health, environment and people management. We’re looking for a strong communicator, with a “no surprises” approach and a commitment to driving physical and financial farm performance. You’ll be passionate about your team, with a history of successfully providing direction, empowering, motivating and coaching others to grow and achieve goals and objectives. On offer is:Unmatched learning opportunities alongside our partners, who are the best in the sectorGood farm infrastructure including a 60 bail DeLaval rotary shed with ACRs and in-shed feeding Industry leading technology, including Allflex cow collarsA supportive team environment working alongside our General Manager, research team and Business Administration Manager Good work/life balance with a generous roster and remuneration packageA workplace where health, safety and wellbeing are front and centreThe opportunity to make a difference to our primary sector and drive innovation for Southern Farmers A near new 4 bedroom home. A full description for this role can be viewed at  What we offer:The Hub offers a dynamic and supportive team environment where no two days are the same. You’ll have the opportunity to use your diverse skills to maximum impact in a business supporting our dairy sector and farmers with quality research. To applyPlease submit your C.V. and cover letter to ##### . Applications close Sunday 12th May 2024 but applications will be considered as they are received, so don’t delay.
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
Report this job advert
Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
#J-18808-Ljbffr