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Want to work for a company that values your skills and vision?  Take your management to the next level!  Apply now for this great management opportunity!

Springfield is a 100% Autumn Calving Farm covering 330ha and running 950 cows through a 62-bale rotary shed. Running a system 4 Springfield uses a Mixing Wagon to feed the herd on its newly built feedpad. A number of cows are grazed off farm during the dry period meaning holidays are available over summer between December – February.
We offer a competitive salary, comfortable accommodation, and a great supportive family environment.  We have dairy support blocks to cover winter grazing and youngstock for our 8 dairy farms, all in Central Hawkes Bay.  Being a family owned business that is part of the local community we value our reputation and strive to be the best place to work.

The successful applicant will have:

• a minimum of 5 years’ experience in pasture and stock management,
• Commitment to walk the walk and lead health and safety on your farm
• Excellent problem solving and effective communication skills
• Experience in motivating and organising a team
• Exceptional pasture management
• Ability to manage a feed plan and allocation to maximise production
• Proven skill in mating management for Autumn Calving
• Confidence and competence using a computer (accurate MINDA record keeping, communication and reporting using Microsoft products and other Windows based applications)
• Ambition, dedication, and an eye for detail to drive results
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
• New Zealand Residence or a valid work visa
• New Zealand drivers’ licence
• Work safely, ensure all risks and hazards are managed, and ensure your team follow safe work practices and policies
• Develop a plan and budget for the year and each season, set targets, and to make it happen
• Care for and handle stock, ensuring all animal welfare freedoms are met
• Set and meet a farm maintenance schedule
• Report and communicate farm information effectively
• Manage your team, rosters, leave and work hours.  Train new employees and support them to grow within your business and BEL Group

As Springfield Farm Manager for BEL Group you will be supported in your responsibilities to:

• Work safely, ensure all risks and hazards are managed, and ensure your team follow safe work practices and policies
• Develop a plan and budget for the year and each season, set targets, and to make it happen
• Care for and handle stock, ensuring all animal welfare freedoms are met
• Set and meet a farm maintenance schedule
• Report and communicate farm information effectively
• Manage your team, rosters, leave and work hours.  Train new employees and support them to grow within your business and BEL Group

To apply for this great opportunity, send your cv. to nicola@belgroup.co.nz or contact Nicola on 06 858 8921.