Summary

The Farm Officer supports the General Manager in overseeing and coordinating all aspects of farm operations within a deer farming environment, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and high standards of animal welfare and service delivery.

Duties and responsibilities

• Oversee daily farm operations, ensuring feeding schedules, nutritional requirements, and animal health standards are consistently maintained.

• Monitor and manage the maintenance of pastures, fencing, and farm equipment.

• Implement and maintain systems for tracking deer health, breeding, and population management.

• Regularly monitor the herd and ensure all necessary administrative follow-ups are completed.

• Assist during hunting seasons, ensuring strict adherence to safety, ethical, and legal protocols.

• Coordinate hunting logistics, including scheduling, equipment preparation, and supervision of activities.

• Work closely with the General Manager and clients to deliver a safe, professional, and satisfying hunting experience.

• Supervise the transformation and processing of deer meat in line with quality and hygiene standards.

• Support the development and execution of sales strategies to meet or exceed revenue targets.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients to promote deer, hunting services, and related farm products.

• Monitor sales performance, prepare reports, and identify opportunities for business growth and increased productivity.

• Lead, supervise, and support farm staff to ensure high performance and adherence to standards.

• Plan, schedule, and delegate tasks effectively to ensure timely completion of all farm activities.

• Promote a positive work environment through teamwork, clear communication, and accountability.

• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Minimum experience requirements

• Minimum of 3 years in a similar job position.

Minimum education requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Animal Science, Business Management, or related field.

Required skills

• Knowledge of animal husbandry, feedlot management, and hunting procedures.

• Strong team management abilities, with experience in supervising and training staff.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Ability to perform manual farm work and operate machinery as required.