Overseer/Herd Manager - Intensive Artificial Beef Breeding Op - Henty, NSW

- Unique opportunity to join and grow in a progressive, professional business
- Autonomous role within a supportive, team-oriented team
- Be a part of a progressive business that uses the latest innovative technologies

The Employer

Our client is an industry leader in Bovine Embryo Transfer and cattle production. They are passionate about increasing the efficiency of farm production through smarter cattle management, improved genetics, and providing services to other farmers so they can do the same.

Role and Responsibilities

The role will appeal to someone wanting to refine and broaden their skills with industry leaders in the bovine artificial breeding industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for running the large recipient and donor herds consisting of over 1,400 head, with a high level of animal husbandry. Day-to-day duties include, but are not limited to:

- Programming the donor and recipient cows for embryo collection and implantation
- Calving down pregnant cows and tagging calves at birth
- Overseeing the health and welfare of the herd
- Overseeing property development, including pasture improvements, water systems, fencing, laneways, and paddock subdivision for rotational grazing

The Offer

This opportunity offers a competitive remuneration package tailored to your experience, including a four-bedroom brick home with a swimming pool in a picturesque setting.

Ideally located between Albury and Wagga Wagga, the properties provide convenient access to shopping, medical services, schooling options,



and partner employment opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate

Ideally, you will have a passion for working with livestock, with well-developed skills (or a keen interest to learn) in pasture management and a strong work ethic. A good understanding of animal behaviour and the ability to work with stock in a low-stress manner are essential, as well as compassion and care for the animals under your control. Attention to detail, computer-based organisational skills, and record-keeping (Excel, herd-based software, and agricultural apps) are necessary. The following personal attributes are desirable:

- A professional approach to work, integrity and enthusiasm
- Excellent communication skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to organise and plan
- Willing to challenge existing beliefs, open to change, and a best-practice mindset
- An evidence/science-based decision-making process
- Computer literacy and comfort with technology

Experience and Qualifications

This full-time role is well-suited to an experienced agricultural graduate with 3 to 8 years of practical farming experience, particularly in cattle work. A tertiary qualification is advantageous but not essential. You will work with a highly experienced team motivated to research and implement the latest techniques and technologies.

How to Apply

To express interest, please submit an up-to-date resume and the contact details of 3 references. Preference will be given to those who supply a cover letter addressing suitability and fit for the role.

For further information, please call Annie on or email

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📌 Overseer/Herd Manager - Intensive Artificial Beef Breeding Op - Henty, NSW
🏢 Drover Ag Recruitment
📍 Henty