Agri-sector jobs: What are the latest opportunities?

Agriland

17 hours ago

There are several opportunities right now for those interested in a career the agri-sector or a related field to get their foot in the door, if they are starting off, or to change lanes if looking for a new career challenge.
Some of those opportunities are profiled below. All the necessary information for these jobs, and others, can be viewed on Agriland Media's agri-sector recruitment platform AgriRecruit, which is regularly updated with new job opportunities that come along in the agri-sector.
To learn more about these jobs and others, including how to apply for them, visit AgriRecruit.
Certification Officer
The Organic Trust, one of the certification bodies in Ireland for organic farming, is looking to recruit a certification officer, reporting directly to the certification team leader.
The successful candidate will work with the inspection and certification team, and in tandem with other certification officers, to carry out a number of duties.
These include, but are not limited to: managing the organic inspection and certification process; administering membership files on a day-to-day basis, managing communication, preparing details for certification panel meetings, and following up on all compliance issues; and coordinating inspector meetings, and the agenda for the same, in conjunction with the certification team leader, CEO, and quality manager.
Candidates should have: a strong attention to detail and a keenness to bring situations to a conclusion; the ability to make fact-based decisions; and a high level of IT proficiency to include the Microsoft Office Suite.
Livestock manager
AI Services (Northern Ireland) Ltd is looking to take on a 'passionate and driven individual' to lead its livestock team in its bull stud and semen collection facility.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for all aspects of bull management and semen collection, leading and developing a team of skilled personnel to meet stud production targets and utilising technology and innovation to drive performance.
Responsibilities will involve (among other things): leading a skilled livestock team to achieve monthly targets and key performance indicators (KPIs); managing bulls to optimise health, nutrition and welfare with the goal of maximising semen quality and production; and leading and developing the livestock team to include staff training, recruitment, working schedules and performance management.
The business is looking for a natural leader with excellent people skills. The candidate may not have managed a team before, but should have a proven track record of working successfully with others, and should know how to get the best out of people.
New Zealand dairy farm assistants
Two farm operations in New Zealand are seeking farm assistants, with both farms located in the area of Invercargill, South Island.
One operation is two farms run by an Irish family, which is looking for a farm assistant to start in mid-July.
One farm is 850 cows through a 50-bale rotary and the other is 430 cows through a 40 aside herringbone.
The successful candidate will have to commit to 10 months in New Zealand, starting in mid-July and until the end of the season in May 2026.
The other dairy farm operation is looking for one person for a two-three month placement over the spring calving period (August to September in the Southern Hemisphere).
The operation runs 2 x 700 cow dairy farms in Mabel Bush, Southland, New Zealand for Premier Dairies Ltd.
Experience required includes: milking cows; calving cows; the ability to identify/treat stock and lame cows if needed; keeping and maintaining records; weed control; and the ability to drive 2- and 4-wheeled motorbikes.
Water quality farming advisor
Dawn Meats is looking to take on a water quality farming advisor, who will report to the sustainability director and agricultural manager.
The role will involve working with farmer suppliers to provide one-to-one advice on how to improve water quality and biodiversity; complete farm water risk assessments; build plans to improve impact; and assist farms with the funding application process for the Farming for Water programme.
The candidate should have a third level degree in environmental science, agriculture, or a related field.
They should also have an in-depth understanding of environmental sustainability practices, particularly in relation to water quality and biodiversity.