Job Description Kinvarra Farm has been run by the Hickey Family for the last 50 years. Well established with a herd of 550 producing 200,000 kgms, the farm has a milking platform of 225 effective hectares and a 40 hectare block supporting young stock, 90% easy contour. System 4.

Autumn calving from the 1 st April, lets get you familiar with the farm before the calves start dropping Milking in 2 herringbone sheds (one 28 aside and one 20 aside) if youre looking for a Farm Managers role this could be the one As the Farm Manager, you will lead, coach and walk-the-talk managing 2 full time staff and 2 part time staff. Reporting to the Farm Owners and working with Farm Consultants you will be hands on, maintain milk quality standards and assist with feed budgets, ensuring the farms KPIs are met. Animal Health is No.

1 at Kinvarra (they have a good relationship with the local vet club), along with accurate and timely Ospri and Minda recording and data collection. You will work closely with your team along with the General Manager and Farm Consultants who are actively involved in the operations. Key responsibilities include: Leadership - Train, coach, and manage the farm team.

Stock, feeding & milk quality Bringing a considered approach to stock feeding, milk quality standards and animal welfare. Day-to-day - Facilitate team meetings, career development, training and maintain a supportive and collaborative environment. We think the most important things you can bring to this role are: A strong ability to manage, motivate, and develop a dairy farming team.

A positive approach toward working with farm owners and consultants. Excellent reporting, planning and communication skills and record keeping. The position comes with a 3 bedroom home, with a sleepout attached to the garage.

Waerenga Primary school is 5km away and Te Kauwhata college 10kms away (the bus stops at the gate)..