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Experienced shepherd Drysdale is 2500 ha of medium to steep hill country 25km west of Hunterville run in conjunction with 400 ha finishing block at Halcombe. We run a very simple stock system targeting high performance sheep with clear cut stock performance targets and a dry stock beef operation purchasing 2yo Steers and finishing them as 3yo. Stock are mostly set stocked so there is minimal weekend work and no supplementary feeding. Work is a 50/50 split of horse and bike.   The successful applicant will require. 2+ years’ experience A good team of 4-6 good dogs under good command. Horse experience would be an advantage, also training can be supplied. A good attitude, sense of humour. In return we will supply. A fun and positive work environment, great team to work with. We make sure to celebrate our successes and take time to get off farm as a team.   Competitive renumeration package.  Paid overtime.  A warm, 2-...

Senior Shepherd General Location: Woodlands - Morton Mains, Southland Anquilla Park Farms is a diverse and progressive farming business. We are currently running two operations, 370ha at our home block in Woodlands and 1000ha at our current Lease block near Clinton. Our home block consists of 2,000 Wairere Romney breeding ewes that go to a terminal ram, 1450 Hoggets, 100 1yr bulls, 200 2yr bulls and rear 500 brought-in calves during spring. Our lease block consists of 4,500 Wairere Romney breeding ewes that go to a maternal ram, 140 beef breeding cows, and 120 rising 2yr old beef bulls. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Shepherd General to join our sheep and beef farming operation based near Woodlands, Southland. Someone who is committed to life-long learning and who gets real satisfaction from seeing their team overcome challenges in innovative and collaborative ways. You will be involved in a wide range of day-to-day farm duties, including General sheep...

RG Contractor — Seasonal Machine Operators (June–September) RG Contractor is looking for one or more machine operators to join our team for straw production for the upcoming season. We supply multiple Danish power plants and press straw from approximately 11,000 ha annually. You will join a larger, international crew working in a professional operation. Positions • Baler operator • Chaser operator • Rake operator • Telehandler operator • Truck driver Season • June to the end of September (seasonal) Key equipment (examples) • 8 x Krone HDP2 balers • 4 x QM Super Chasers • JCB Fastrac tractors  • Fendt Tractors • Various rakes, telehandlers, trucks, and support machinery Requirements • Experience with at least one of the listed machine types (baler, chaser, rake, telehandler, truck) • Practical experience in straw/hay production is a plus • Relevant driving license/certifications where applicable • Team player, reliable, and able to work long...

East Coast Livestock is a farming and contracting business based in Gisborne.   We lease 4 stations across the region and also run crews developing and maintaining farms.   Our teams do fencing, roading, water reticulation, scrub clearing, airstrips etc.   We have a wide range of machinery including diggers, dozers, tractors, rollers.   We are currently looking for an operator to join our team.   This is a varied and interesting role.   Main tasks include: -        Pushing fencelines in front of the fencing team – 50% -        Laying fencelines -        Farm development and maintenance e.g:   dams, tracks and roads, culverts, yardsites, airstrips etc. -        Class 4 or 5 licence would be an advantage as we cart our own machinery and livestock. You must be an experienced operator able to work independently and within our other crews.   A lot of our work is on steeper terrain, so you must also have done this type of work before. Full time or part time...