Rural Directions
Elevate Your Career: Manage a standout deer unit in a top-tier venison business.
Located in Kuratau – 15 minutes from Tūrangi.
Collaborative and supportive team across sheep, beef, and deer operations.
Play a key role in a leading North Island venison operation.
Your Future Workplace
Waihi Pukawa is a large-scale, Māori Trust-owned farming operation spanning 3,900 hectares (2,750 effective), located near Kuratau on the southwestern shores of Lake Taupō, just 15 minutes from Tūrangi. The property runs a semi-intensive system wintering around 33,000 stock units across deer, sheep, and beef, with deer as the priority enterprise.
The 1,500-hectare deer unit is a key feature of the business and is the largest venison operation in the North Island, supported by breeding-focused sheep and cattle policies that provide flexibility and assist with pasture management. With well-developed infrastructure, easy contour, and a high proportion of...