152932 Goat Farmer

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Plans and coordinates the breeding and raising of goats for fibre, milk, meat, and breeding stock
• Organises goat farming operations and routines, such as feeding, watering, herding, milking, shearing, and administration of vaccinations and medications
• Selects and purchases breeding stock and manages goat breeding programs
• Monitors and maintains the health, welfare, and condition of goats, including by developing and overseeing strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
• Directs and oversees general goat farming activities, including the provision and maintenance of infrastructure, such as pens, fences, sheds, and water supply systems
• Organises the sale, purchase, and transportation of goats for meat and breeding purposes, and the sale of goat fibre or milk
• Maintains and evaluates records of goat farming activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
• Manages goat farm business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt, and loan management
• May select, train, and supervise goat farm staff and contractors