Farm Manager - Berries - Northern Rivers NSW

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic person that can manage all aspects of the production system and be involved in on-going growth of the business. Who will you work for? After a recent change in ownership, this farming business is now looking to continue to improve and develop their operations through expansion of their current cropping. Located just south-east of Grafton, this 1000 acre asset currently produces field grown berries organically, has highly secure water assets and is primed for improvement and growth. This business is owned by a family who live a couple of hours away, and are looking for a person to manage, maintain and develop all aspects of the farming system. The role itself? Reporting to the Directors, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Training, inducting and supervising workers or contractors – coordinating and directing their activities ensuring efficiencies and safety whilst on farm site
- Managing the “day to day” farm operations and planning works in advanced
- Leading the full farming cycle (planting to packing) to meet production yields/forecasts and premium organic quality standards
- Maintaining records for all farm activities
- Assisting in the auditing processes, across multiple standards
- Reducing crop waste and managing all farming products, efficiently and effectively and within commercially appropriate parameters
- Identifying risks to production and implementing strategies to ensure production is not compromised
- Actively managing farm capital improvement initiatives to ensure business perks are delivered
- Installation, maintenance and regular monitoring of irrigation & fertigation systems
- General maintenance of property and erosion, fencing, slashing, weed and pest control along with other activities as they arise
- Working with the organic management plan to protect and enhance the Certified Organic certification into perpetuity
- Ensuring compliance with government regulations and health & safety standards
- Standard reporting requirements, weekly, monthly, yearly What kind of person will fit the role? The successful applicant will have:
- 5+ years experience in horticultural cropping
- Wide-ranging irrigation experience
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement farming strategies
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Demonstrated experience managing working teams How will you be rewarded? You will be rewarded for your contributions to the business with an attractive salary (proportionate to your experience and skill set), incentive program, 10% superannuation, a vehicle and outstanding professional development opportunities. If you would like more information on this role or want to discuss your next career move, please make contact with Josh for a confidential conversation. 0416 142 130 Location: Northern Rivers, NSW Work Type: Full Time Date Posted: 18 July 2022 Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r0gsn