Piggery Breeding Unit Manager

NZ Pork; Rolleston; Sur place; NZD 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-farm accommodation

Training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Birth to bacon system

Résumé du poste

NZ Pork is seeking an experienced Breeding Herd Manager to lead the breeding and farrowing operations of our sow unit near Christchurch.

You will manage AI mating, gestation, farrowing, and weaning while leading a small team and working with the farm manager to hit production targets. This role emphasizes welfare, health, and biosecurity, with accommodation may be available and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a commercial pig breeding operation.
• Strong leadership and staff development abilities.
• Excellent stockmanship with attention to detail.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.
• Commitment to animal welfare, health and safety.

Responsabilités

• Oversee AI mating, gestation, farrowing and weaning activities.
• Maintain breeding and production records and compliance.
• Monitor reproductive performance and herd productivity.
• Ensure high welfare, environmental and biosecurity standards.
• Lead farm planning and production target reporting.

Connaissances

Pig breeding ops

Leadership

Record keeping

Communication

Biosecurity

Outils

EliteHerd software

Description du poste

Conveniently located between Rolleston and Christchurch

Piggery Breeding Unit Manager

Are you passionate about animal husbandry and achieving top breeding performance? We are seeking an experienced and motivated Breeding Herd Manager to lead the breeding and farrowing operations of our well-established and high performing breeding and finishing unit running 450 sows outdoors with conventional indoor finishing facilities on the outskirts of Christchurch

About The Role

As Breeding Herd Manager, you will take responsibility for the performance and day-to-day management of our breeding herd. You will lead a small team and work closely with our farm manager to achieve production targets while maintaining high standards of animal welfare, health, and biosecurity.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all AI mating, gestation, farrowing, and weaning activities
• Manage artificial insemination programmes and maintain accurate breeding, production, and compliance records
• Monitor and improve reproductive performance and herd productivity
• Monitor feed intake, body condition, and sow performance
• Assist with farm planning, performance reporting, and production targets
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and efficiently
• Maintain high standards of welfare, environmental management, and biosecurity standards
• Have a proactive approach to farm Health & Safety.

What We're Looking For

• Experience managing a commercial pig breeding operation
• Strong understanding of sow management, farrowing, and piglet care
• Excellent stockmanship and attention to detail
• Leadership experience and the ability to manage, motivate, and develop staff
• Good communication and record-keeping skills
• A commitment to animal welfare, health, and safety
• Competency with EliteHerd software an advantage
• Valid New Zealand driver's licence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package based on experience
• On-farm accommodation may be available
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A supportive team environment
• The opportunity to play a key role in the operation of our established ‘birth to bacon’ system.

Location

• Conveniently located between Rolleston and Christchurch, our operation is a very easy commute from either
• This makes it ideal for applicants who may already have homes and families established in wider Christchurch or central Canterbury, or who have a partner who is also seeking employment opportunities in our growing region

Eligibility

• All positions may be subject to drug and alcohol testing and/or a criminal record check
• Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

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