THE ROLE: Relevant experience is required. No qualifications needed, but would be taken into account.
We will require references.
HOW TO APPLY:
Beef/Dry Stock Manager
Rathgen Farms is a vertically and horizontally integrated, family run business. Our operation involves dairying, large scale cropping, seed dressing and stock breeding and trading. We take pride in all areas of our business and love producing a quality product. We are based 20 minutes south of Timaru.
We are looking for a skilled and passionate dry-stock manager to be a part of our friendly, diversified and hard working team. We have the scale to encourage and help in development of your skills and career. We care about our people. We care about the quality of our land, stock and gear and take pride in providing and maintaining the highest levels of all.
The successful candidate would manage budgeting feed allocation, animal health and pasture management. The role involves planning and managing the herds and farm operations by evaluating the farming activities, monitoring market activities and planning production to suit the current environment.
The following are some of the tasks included in the role;
Breed and raise livestock for the production of meat and as replacements for the two dairy farms
Be an excellent time manager and be able to work alone, but also be part of and contribute to a wider team
Organisation and implementation of drenching programs
Ensure weighing of all stock is completed regularly
Analyse weighing data to ensure required gains are achieved
Organisation and implementation of vaccinating programs
Complete all calf tagging, and recording
Monitor and maintain the health and condition of livestock
Manage pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels
Move livestock to optimise feed opportunities
Operation of the tractor and its implements
Maintain fences and electric fences so they have optimum power currents in use
Maintain water systems and troughs so stock have ready access to fresh clean water
Directing and overseeing general farm duties such as controlling weeds, growing pastures and fodder.