Herd Manager

We are seeking a Herd Manager to join our team as part of a progressive large scale dairy farm in Innishannon Co. Cork. We are a 750-cow spring calving, grass-based system working off predominantly leased land spread across 3 milking platforms within a 2 mile radius. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience on a growing enterprise achieving high technical performance. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to manage our 140-cow herd. Prior management experience is desirable but not essential. This farm operates as a satellite herd to the home farm with calved cows arriving in March. This farm 52 ha is well equipped and well laid out. Facilities include: • Modern 16-unit Parlour with individual feeding and drafting facility • Good winter accommodation • Excellent grazing infrastructure and roadway access. Duties and Responsibilities include • Milking • Grassland Management • Herd Health and Husbandry Management • Data Recording • Breeding management All machinery work is contracted out and heifers are contract reared from 10 months. We have accommodation available for staff. Consistent start and finish times allowing an excellent work life balance. There is a regular time off and offer flexibility. We have an excellent team atmosphere with a strong support network available to successful candidate. We facilitate progression opportunities and enjoy helping individuals develop their dairying career. Salary: €35K For further information Contact Liam on 086 8237642 and To apply please send CV to l.a.burke68@gmail.com