Dairy Cattle Health & Production Veterinarian

at  Massey University

Practicing/Senior Practicing Veterinarian in Dairy Cattle Health
and Production

Position Purpose: The purpose of this position is to

• Provide primary accession and whole farm health and production

services for clients of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and on

referral to other veterinarians.

• Teach dairy cattle health (individual animal), whole farm health

and production, pastoral nutrition and preventative medicine to
undergraduate students.
Department: School of Veterinary Science
Location: Palmerston North
Reports to: The Head of School through the Director of the Veterinary Teaching
Hospital and Farm Services Group Leader
Responsible for: Nil
Delegations: Nil
Job Title: Practicing/Senior Practicing Veterinarian in Dairy Cattle Health and
Production
Key relationships: Internal External
School of Veterinary Science Clients
Massey Dairy Units Referral Veterinarians
Massey Large Animal Teaching Industry professionals
Unit
Students
Massey University: We are a world-leading university in many academic disciplines and fields
of research. Our point of difference is research that is connected to
community and industry. Our researchers are developing expertise and
skills to advance human knowledge and understanding. Working together
across disciplines and locations, we solve national and global problems
through fundamental, applied and interdisciplinary research, while
culturally and artistically enriching our world.
We are deeply committed to being a Te Tiriti-led university, demonstrating
authentic leadership in contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand as we uphold
Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the founding document of our nation, and its principles
through our practice. We embrace this not just as an obligation but as a
real opportunity for the nation and its people.
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Our educators are preparing a new generation of global leaders. Our
students are diverse and are attracted to Massey because they want to
achieve their personal goals or make their mark in the world. They
experience world-class learning that recognises their intellectual and
cultural strengths, expands their horizons and prepares them to contribute
to a rapidly transforming world with skills, critical and creative thinking and
leadership.
We will be renowned for our passion and caring attitude. All Massey
campuses will be innovation ecosystems, acting as magnets for smart
enterprises. Wherever we are, we will operate in partnerships founded on
respect, trust and mutual benefit. Massey is not only defined by what we
do, but by how we do it.
About this area
The School of Veterinary Science advances knowledge in animal health and
welfare, biosecurity, conservation and sustainable productivity. We are a
world-leader in our field, working with governments, other universities,
international and national organisations and companies to improve animal
health and production, and human health. We have over 1000 students,
250 staff and 170 research programmes.
Massey core capabilities

At Massey we are Tiriti-led, upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles through our practice, we:

• Demonstrate awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand

society.

• Understand the relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in relation to the work of the University and the

people we serve.

• Embracing Te Reo in relevant and practical ways in our workplace interactions and engagement

with external stakeholders, giving expression to Tikanga Māori and protocols that demonstrates
that we respect and value Māori conventions in appropriate settings.

At Massey we work together with mutual respect and caring. we:

• Act with integrity and trustworthiness and give credit to others for the work they do.
• Work cooperatively and inter-dependently to foster and promote the One University approach.
• Share knowledge and communicate professionally with courtesy and mutual respect.
• Are ethical in all transactions, working within the parameters of our policies and procedures.
• Are direct, truthful and maintain confidentiality.
• Seek to understand and appreciate our differences.
• Keep ourselves and others safe; work together to embrace with the University’s health, safety

and wellbeing policies, procedures and programmes; display commitment by actively supporting
all safety and wellbeing initiatives: and by actively engaging in health and safety improvement
opportunities.
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At Massey we are future-focused, results- oriented and strive for excellence. we:

• Take ownership and responsibility for delivering results to support achievement of University

objectives.

• Provide the best quality services to our customers (internal and external) ensuring our students/

stakeholders are at the heart of everything we do.

• Deliver or support world-class research, teaching and learning and citizenship.
• Take personal responsibility for our performance, take pride in doing our job well, and commit

to ongoing personal and professional development.

• Are motivated and create a positive working environment where our values are reinforced.
• Anticipate and respond with agility and resilience to the changing needs of the University and

the communities we serve.

• Seek ways to improve our services to deliver in an efficient and effective way.
• Embrace technology and apply this innovatively to better meet the needs of those we serve.
• Challenge ourselves to reach our potential and help bring out the best in others.
• Understand how what we do contributes to the objectives of the University.

Accountabilities
Clinical services • Provide clinical services in dairy herd and individual production animal

health as a veterinarian in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

• Equitable participation in the after-hours “on-call” roster.

Teaching • Contribute to programmes of instruction in individual animal and whole
farm health and production services for students in degree
programmes, including the preparation and presentation of lectures,
laboratory sessions, seminars, tutorials and clinical (on-farm) instruction

in dairy cattle health. Develop and mark assessments.

• Develop content, presentation and scope of subjects to be taught in

whole farm health and production services and individual animal
medicine and husbandry; including undertaking such lead academic
roles as course coordination.
Administrative duties • Contribute to meeting the administrative needs of the University,
internally and externally, by participating in School, College and
University functions as carried out by Boards, Committees, working
parties, groups and offices as may be required or approved from time to

time by the Head of School.

• Promote University academic and professional interests by serving on

government community, professional, educational or other
organisations in external capacities which utilise and promulgate
specialist academic and technical knowledge, skills and other expertise,
as approved from time to time by the Head of School.
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Health and Safety • Minimise threats to health and safety of self, staff and students and
proactively engage in implementing Massey University’s health and
safety policy.
Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications:

• A veterinary degree registrable in New Zealand is essential.
• A higher degree, post-graduate clinical qualification, or clinical

specialisation is desirable.
Experience in:

Experience:

• The provision of clinical services, whole farm health and production

programmes to production animal clients is essential.

• New Zealand pastoral production systems is desirable.
• Teaching and research or scholarship is desirable
• Full drivers’ licence is essential. Ability to drive a manual vehicle and

basic trailer skills desirable.
Capabilities
Effective • Presents an outstanding professional image of themselves and

Communication Massey University.

• Is able to convey complex information clearly and concisely.

Essential • Is able to adjust communication style according to purpose and

audience.

• Is able to give constructive feedback and acts on feedback from

others.

Customer Focus • Understands and focuses on client needs.

• Is able to build relationships with key clients.

Essential • Acts with honesty and integrity and trust.

Working with others • Has excellent time management skills.

• Is able to organise and lead staff and students when on-farm or in

Essential teaching situations.

• Responds flexibly to changing priorities and objectives.
• Is self-aware, gives consideration for others needs and values

diversity.
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Learning and • Leads on ensuring best practice, is open and flexible to adopting new

development ideas.

• Engages in latest teaching innovations.

Essential • Actively manage own CPD and contributes to CPD of colleagues.

Optimising results • Is able to prioritise and delivers quickly and effectively.

• Is able to influence others.
• Recognises risks and opportunities and is able to suggest solutions.

Essential

• Can work under pressure and works proactively to deal with changing

priorities.

Effective

• Presents an outstanding professional image of themselves and Massey Communication

University.

• Is able to convey complex information clearly and concisely.

Essential

• Is able to adjust communication style according to purpose and

audience.

• Is able to give constructive feedback and acts on feedback from others.

Customer Focus

• Understands and focuses on client needs.
• Is able to build relationships with key clients.

Essential

• Acts with honesty and integrity and trust.

Pre-employment checks

• Requirement to pass a Qualifications Validation Check.

• Provide primary accession and whole farm health and productio