Herd Manager The herd manager is required to work as part of the team to execute the agreed farm management plan, completing all tasks for herd and farm management. It is expected that the herd manager will understand the farms targets and help to execute the activities that will mean the business can meet those targets. A herd manager wouldn’t normally be responsible for managing staff on a regular basis.
Farm Manager The farm manager is responsible for the financial and physical performance of the farm. This will involve executing the short and long term business plans of the farm owner. There is likely to be a high degree of autonomy and the farm manager will be expected to drive the business. On larger farms this role will also include responsibility for recruiting and managing staff.
Farm Assistant The farm assistant is required to work as part of the team to execute the agreed farm management plan, completing all tasks as required. It is expected that the farm assistant will understand the farms targets and help to execute the activities that will mean the business can meet those targets.
Assistant Manager The assistant manager is required to assist the farm manager and at times be responsible for the implementation and supervision of the agreed operational plan. It is expected that the assistant manager will live by the farms philosophies, buy into the farm targets and execute the activities that mean the business can achieve its goals. The Assistant Manager will be required to supervise and manage other staff as required. Source: https://www.dairynz.co.nz