Assistant Farm Manager (2IC)

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Assistant Farm Manager (2IC)

Supervise staff + implement our farm management plan ensuring production targets are met at Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) based in Lincoln.

Mō te tūka | The role

Seeking applications for a motivated Second in Charge to assist the Farm Manager to supervise and implement the agreed farm management plan, completing all tasks required for herd and farm management ensuring the farm achieves production targets.

The work will include:

• Directing and training of farm assistants
• Husbandry of the herd
• Pasture management
• Calving
• Rearing of replacement stock
• Irrigation
• Feeding of supplement
• Milking
• Maintenance of fences
• Maintenance of stock water

The 160 ha fully irrigated farm runs a stocking rate of approximately 3.5 cows/ha (560 cows peak milked) and has a 50-bail rotary dairy with ALPRO milk monitoring, cup removers and Pro Track. We are a demonstration farm focused on best practice for the New Zealand dairy industry.

This is a permanent position based at our Lincoln University Dairy Farm (based in Lincoln), working an average of 45 hours per week over the course of the year. The milking schedule is 10/7 full season, with a 5 and 2 roster.

This role offers a base salary of $65,000 - $77,000 per annum (depending on experience) + on-farm housing ($300/wk) + clothing allowance of $520/year (equates to a total package of $83,000 - $95,000 per annum).

Kā tino Pūkeka/Whēako | Essential skills/experience for the role

To be successful in this role you will need:

• A Diploma of Agriculture or equivalent technical training (AG ITO), majoring in farm management would be desirable but is not essential.
• At least three years' experience in the dairy farm industry. This experience will preferably have been in herds of greater than 500 cows.
• Current full NZ driver licence.
• An interest in high performance dairying.
• A wide range of dairy farming skills.
• Competent driving a tractor.
• Excellent stock management skills and especially the ability to work quietly and effectively with dairy cattle on a large farm.
• Interactive personal skills. The ability and the desire to be an effective part of a team working together to achieve a common objective.
• Good record keeping and communication skills. Able to maintain accurate retrievable stock records and to communicate effectively with other farm staff.
• Confidence when called on to make farm management decisions.
• Leadership ability which will include fostering and encouraging farm assistants to maintain high work standards.

Kā hua ka riro ki a koe | What's in it for you?

As an employee of Lincoln University, you can reap the rewards of working in a supportive organisation with a commitment to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion.

From day one you will be eligible to our staff benefits such as:

• Professional growth with our staff training & development programme
• Six weeks paid leave per year (based on 1.0 FTE)
• Annual salary reviews
• Contributions towards eye tests and the cost of glasses
• Free on-site car parking
• Work-life balance with a family-friendly, flexible work environment
• Access to free confidential wellbeing support services through ClearHead
• Access to employee member benefits with Southern Cross Health Insurance
• A state of the art, on-campus gym with discounted fees
• Access to on-site early childhood centre with discounted staff rates
• Boost rewards membership that offers retail & service discounts
• Access to various staff social groups and activities
• Great location - with a lot of new development, stunning gardens & greenery, onsite cafes and walking distance to Lincoln township.

Mō mātou | About us

Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University is a distinctive, specialist University focused on advancing knowledge through impactful research and higher education that benefits land-based industries in New Zealand and worldwide.
Our University's campus is at the centre of the Lincoln research precinct and is complemented by a network of university-owned farms and research stations, which are crucial to combining good education and training with demonstration and skills. Students are at the heart of Lincoln University and we inspire them to make a difference through the delivery of world-class teaching and research to grow their potential and help shape a more sustainably productive world.
We are a progressive university with an ambitious vision and a commitment to having a professional workforce that reflects the diversity of its community.  Staff engage students, parents, government, iwi, the wider community and many other external stakeholders and are expected to uphold the reputation of Lincoln University through the way they undertake their work.

Lincoln University's Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities begins with mana whenua. We acknowledge the special relationship and responsibilities our University have to Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki and Te Taumutu Rūnanga which are embedded in our He Tutohinga Whakamatau, Charter of Understanding.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Please apply online with your CV and cover letter. We do not accept applications via email.

This role is only available to applicants who are currently located in New Zealand with current Permanent Residency, Citizenship or Open Work Visa status.  Any applications that do not meet this criteria will be treated as spam.

Job Details

Reference #	2024-15766
Posted on	09 Apr 2024
Closes on	05 May 2024 18:00 NZST
Location(s)	Lincoln University Farms
Expertise	Farming
Work type(s)	Permanent full-time
More details (document)	PD Assistant Farm Manager April 2024.pdf

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