Piggery Breeding Unit Manager — On-Farm Housing

New Zealand Pork; Christchurch; Sur place; NZD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-farm accommodation

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Birth to bacon system

Résumé du poste

New Zealand Pork seeks a Breeding Herd Manager to lead the breeding and farrowing operations of a 450-sow outdoor unit near Christchurch. You will manage AI mating, gestation, farrowing and weaning while ensuring welfare and biosecurity.

You will lead a small team, work with the farm manager to hit production targets, and maintain accurate records. On-farm accommodation may be available and ongoing development is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a commercial pig breeding operation.
• Strong 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.

Responsabilités

• Oversee 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.

Connaissances

Sow management

Leadership

Record keeping

Biosecurity

Animal welfare

AI mating

Team management

Communication

EliteHerd

NZ driver's licence

Outils

EliteHerd

Description du poste

New Zealand Pork seeks a Breeding Herd Manager to lead the breeding and farrowing operations of a 450-sow outdoor unit near Christchurch. You will manage AI mating, gestation, farrowing and weaning while ensuring welfare and biosecurity.

You will lead a small team, work with the farm manager to hit production targets, and maintain accurate records. On-farm accommodation may be available and ongoing development is encouraged.