Research Farm Manager – Invermay
| Published | July 3, 2024 |
| Expires | July 16, 2024 |
| Location | Mosgiel, Otago, New Zealand |
| Category | Animal Husbandry |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Closing Date | 2024/07/16 |
| Supporting Document/s |
Position_Description-Research_Farm_Manager-Invermay-June_2024.pdf
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| Contact Name | Colin Rodgers |
Description
The role and opportunity
At AgResearch, our purpose is to use science to enhance the value, productivity, and profitability of New Zealand’s pastoral, agri-food, and agri-technology sector value chains to contribute to economic growth and beneficial environmental and social outcomes for New Zealand. We are committed to the knowledge system of mātauranga Māori on equal footing with Western science and existing structures, that have helped support positive change in farming practices and food production in Aotearoa.
Invermay Farm is a busy research farm conducting many trials involving sheep, deer, and cattle. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Research Farm Manager to take on this unique challenge of leading both the physical farm performance and technical science outcomes on this busy farm. Leading a team of four, this position reports to the National Farms Operations Manager.
The successful candidate will work closely with science teams, to provide services to science in the management and implementation of research trials. This position takes a leading role in day-to-day operations on the farm. It is a hands-on role with lots of variety in the operations of the farm on daily basis.
The benefits of this farm include.
- Close to town and a comfortable 4-bedroom home can be made available.
- Flexibility.
- Excellent personal development opportunities.
- Supportive and inclusive team environment.
Job Title: Research Farm Manager - Invermay
Location: 176 Puddle Alley, Mosgiel
Hours work per week: 45
Days Required: Monday to Friday with rostered weekend work (approx. one weekend per month)
Number of Positions: 1
Employment Type: Permanent
What you will be doing
- Manage and implement financial and feed budgets.
- Monitor pasture and animal management using farm technologies, including TruTest and FarmIQ.
- Lead and support a team of 4 (and casual employees as required).
- Actively participate in all day-to-day operations on the farm.
- Commit to best practice farming and ensure Health and Safety is at the forefront of every activity undertaken on farm.
- Optimise the use of the farm in all areas where trials are not being undertaken.
Your ideal background
- Significant (8+) years farm and livestock experience and/or Agricultural qualification.
- Demonstrated people leadership experience.
- Proven ability to manage financial and feed budgets, and pasture/crop management.
- Commitment to high standards of animal health and wellbeing.
- Enjoys working with a wide variety of people including colleagues and external stakeholders.
We encourage applications from candidates with an understanding of or a willingness to develop their capability in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori, and/or te reo Māori.
Our Benefits
AgResearch provide a diverse range of benefits including extensive flexible working options that help employees balance their own lifestyle and needs with their work commitments. You can view the full list here: http://www.agresearchcareers.co.nz/working-here/our-benefits/
How to apply
This role will suit a passionate, talented and collaborative person who is motivated to drive their career forward within this vital New Zealand organisation. If this sounds like you, apply today using the link, including a cover letter detailing why you feel you would be suitable for this position.
For further information on the role, please contact Colin Rodgers on colin.rodgers@agresearch.co.nz
To view the full position description for this role, please Click here
Applications close: Tuesday 16th July 2024.
AgResearch is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an environment that embraces, promotes and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage and welcome candidates from any background, so please don’t hesitate to apply for this position or call us to discuss this further.
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