Research Farm Manager - Invermay

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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.
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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.

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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
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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.
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