HERD MANAGER

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Ideally you will have at least 2 years experience working on farm as a farm assistant or in a similar role.

IDEAL QUALIFICATION

National Certificate in Agribusiness Management, Level 3, working towards Level 4
Production Management – Stage 1

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Flexibility
Organisational skills
Patience
Target focused
Team player

OVERVIEW

This is an entry level managerial role where the individual takes some responsibility for the day to day operation of part of the farm or one herd on the farm.

OUTLINE OF ROLE

As a herd manager you will be responsible for tasks such as feed allocation, milking, and health of a herd. On larger farms this role may also extend to supervising allocated staff. This is not an autonomous role. You are still actively learning about duties and areas of responsibility on the farm. You will be working in direct consultation with a farm owner of manager.