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

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

Our clients areseekingan energetic, team-orientedand trustworthy candidate to join their growing teamin an Overseer capacity. This role will ideally appeal to someone wanting to refine and broaden their skills with industry leaders in the bovine artificial breeding industry. Witha very highlevel of animal husbandry as part of the position, the successful candidate willbe responsible forrunning the large recipient and donor herds consisting of over1,400head.

The roleis located inthe Riverina division of this exciting business, which currently owns and leases1,300 Ha near Henty and Holbrook, NSW. These properties are very well provisioned withstate-of-the-artProway cattle yards, central laneway systems, and water points. The successful candidate will be expected to oversee each property with the closest attention to detail, reside on the Henty enterprise, and travel to additional properties when required.Each farm has undergone extensivepasture renovation programs, with contractors used for spraying and sowing. This will continue asrequired.

Day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to:

- Programming the donor and recipient cows for embryo collection andimplantation.
- Calving down pregnant cowsandtagging calves at birth.




- Overseeingthehealth and welfare of the herd.
- Overseeing the development of the property, which will include further pasture improvements, water systems, fencing, laneways, and paddock subdivision to allow for additional rotationalgrazing.

- Programming the donor and recipient cows for embryo collection andimplantation.
- Implementing rotational grazing systems.
- Calving down pregnant cowsandtagging calves at birth.
- Overseeingthehealth and welfare of the herd.
- Overseeing the development of the property, which will include further pasture improvements, water systems, fencing, laneways, and paddock subdivision to allow for additional rotationalgrazing.

The Offer

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

Ideally located between Albury and Wagga Wagga, the properties provide convenient access to excellent shopping facilities, medical services, diverse schooling options, and employment opportunities for partners.

The Ideal Candidate

Ideally, you will possess a passion for working with livestock,



well-developed skills (or a keen interestto learn) in pasturemanagementand a strong work ethic. A good understanding of animalbehaviourand an ability towork 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-basedorganisational skills, and record-keeping, particularly in Excel, herd-based software, and agricultural apps, are necessary. You will ideallypossessthe following personal attributes:

- A professional approach to your work, along with integrity and enthusiasm.
- Excellent communication skills, high attention to detail and the ability toorganiseand plan.
- Willing to challenge existing beliefs. Beopen to change andpossessa 'best practice'approach.
- Have an evidence/science-based decision-making process.
- Possesses computer literacy and embraces the use of technology.

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. Although a tertiary qualification would be an advantage, it is not essential. This position offers an outstanding learning opportunity; you will work alongside a highly experienced, knowledgeable team that is deeply motivated to research and implement the latest techniques and technologies. Joining this progressive and cooperative environment offers an excellent pathway to develop exceptional management skills and advance your industry expertise.

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