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Mar 02, 2026
Full time
Farm Manager – Poukawa Farm - Brownrigg Agriculture
Rural Directions
Located in Hawke’s Bay, 20 minutes from Hastings. Work on a modern, large-scale finishing operation with excellent infrastructure. Exposure to wider Brownrigg Agriculture operations and opportunities to contribute ideas. WHERE Brownrigg Agriculture is a privately owned, large-scale Hawke’s Bay farming business operating across 8,000 hectares, producing premium export crops (squash, onions and maize grain) alongside intensive lamb and cattle finishing. Specialising in winter/spring lamb trading, the business finishes 100–130,000 lambs annually, supported by a flexible bull beef programme and Angus breeding cows. Organised into five farm units, Brownrigg operates under a strong ‘One Business’ model, using shared resources and a centralised support team to drive efficiency, high animal welfare standards and continuous people development through its “Be Better, Every Day” strategy.   With an effective grazing area of 1,150ha, the Poukawa Farm is a...
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Operations Manager – Alexander Farming Genetics Ltd
Rural Directions
Located in Matamata, Waikato – excellent central location! Leadership Growth Within a Structured Business. Exposure to Top-Tier Farming Systems.   WHERE Alexander Farming Genetics Ltd is a high-performing, family-owned farming business operating across four properties in the Waikato and Tararua regions, totalling over 1,290 hectares. The business runs a diversified mixed-enterprise model, including an intensive commercial sheep and cattle breeding and finishing programme, alongside a recorded stud of Facial Eczema Tolerant Romney ewes. Wintering approximately 10,000 stock units at an average of 14 SU/ha, the operation continues to expand, with a recently acquired 180ha block currently under development to support drystock and arable farming.   Following a recent strategic restructure, the business now operates under a formal Board with an independent Chair and clear governance and management oversight. This well-organised structure supports...
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Livestock Manager – Drumpeel Farms Ltd
Rural Directions
·         Located in Hawke’s Bay, 10 minutes from Hastings. ·         Work within a high-performing, technology-invested business. ·         The opportunity to operate at a senior level within a structured team. WHERE Drumpeel Farms Limited is a family-owned business in Poukawa, Hawke’s Bay, covering 1,400 ha on Horonui Road and 600 ha on Drumpeel Road. They run a high-performance lamb and bull finishing system alongside intensive arable cropping, finishing around 1,400 R2 Friesian bulls and 8,000–10,000 trade lambs annually, plus a small sheep breeding flock. Both properties have strong infrastructure, with Drumpeel focused on cereal, vegetable, and small seed production. Seasonal priorities shift between cropping in spring and livestock in autumn. Investment in technology and systems underpins the farm’s high-performance, forward-focused approach.          WHAT As Livestock Manager, you will lead Drumpeel Farms’ livestock...
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
Your Next Career Move: General Shepherd Awaits!
Rural Directions
·         Located in Putorino, Northern Hawke’s Bay ·         Largescale coastal breeding property. ·         B e part of a strong rural community.   Your Future Workplace Waitaha Station is a large 1502ha coastal hill country property located north of Napier in Hawke’s Bay. The farm runs approximately 5000 MA breeding ewes and 400 Angus breeding cows across varied terrain and is well regarded for producing strong livestock performance year on year. It’s a hands-on farming operation where pride is taken in good stockmanship, well-kept infrastructure, and doing the basics well. Your Role This hands-on General Shepherd role suits someone who enjoys both stock work and general farm duties, with an even split between the two. Working alongside the Station Manager and casual staff, you’ll support day-to-day farm operations and help maintain a productive, well-run property. Responsibilities include general farm work such as fencing (R&M),...

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Mar 20, 2026
Full time
Land Management Advisor / Senior Land Management Advisor
Environment Canterbury Hybrid (Timaru District, Canterbury Region, New Zealand)
Flexibility and independence Engage with stakeholders, landowners and mana whenua Work in a great team focused on positive outcomes   Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │   About Environment Canterbury As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.   The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.   Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:   Environmental Regulation and Protection  Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards  Public Transport     Kōrero mō te Tūranga   | About the Role Based in either Twizel or Timaru, and reporting to Water...
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Experienced Shepherd- Te Paenga Station (Raetihi)
Atihau Whanganui Incorporation
Experienced Shepherd- Te Paenga Station One of our valued team members has recently accepted a Stock Manager position, creating an opportunity for an Experienced Shepherd to join our team. Te Paenga is a breeding station located south of Raetihi on the Parapara Road and is one of the farms within the Ā tihau Whanganui Incorporation. Te Paenga is a 3,500 ha (2530 ha effective) breeding property, with young stock transferred to other farms within the group at weaning. The farm runs 800 Angus cows and 10,500 Romney ewes across a good mix of country that will provide plenty of opportunity for quality dog work. About the Role This position will suit someone with a strong interest in livestock and stockmanship who enjoys working as part of a team in a large-scale farming operation. To be successful in this role you will have: 3+ years experience working as a Shepherd A competent team of working dogs Confident and capable on a horse A strong work ethic and...
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Senior Shepherd / Shepherd General – Nithdale Station, Southland
$50,000 - $70,000 yearly
Nithdale Station Kaiwera, New Zealand
Nithdale Station is a diverse and progressive farming operation running stud sheep, commercial sheep, beef cattle, and dairy grazing. The farm operates as a high-performance and well-organised system focused on strong stockmanship, animal health, and pasture utilisation. We operate with a small, capable team where communication, responsibility, and pride in stock work is highly valued. We are seeking a Senior Shepherd / Shepherd General who takes pride in their dogs, their stock work, and maintaining high standards across the farm. The Role This is a hands-on shepherding role within a diverse and intensive farming business. The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of livestock management across the property. The role will involve working closely with the Operations Manager and Stock Manager, contributing to the day-to-day management of stock and farm operations. • General stock work across sheep and cattle • Mustering and dog work • Animal health treatments •...
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
Your Next Career Adventure: Farm Manager
Rural Directions
Located in the Hurunui District, one hour north of Christchurch. Sole charge Farm Manager Opportunity – Cashmere Goats & Dairy Grazing. Variety of work across livestock, pasture management, and farm development. Your Future Workplace Located in the Hurunui District, approximately one hour from Christchurch, this 63ha property runs an intensified livestock system with 200–300 cashmere goats and around 50 seasonal Friesian bull calves, alongside on-farm summer feed production of hay and baleage. The property is still being developed, with internal fencing and water infrastructure upgrades planned, offering the successful applicant the opportunity to manage day-to-day operations while contributing to its ongoing improvement.           Your Role As Farm Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of this 63ha property, managing livestock, pasture, and general farm maintenance. This is largely a sole-charge role, with initial handover...
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