20 Drystock jobs

We are seeking a capable and motivated shepherd to join our team on a large-scale sheep and beef farming operation in the Gisborne region. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in challenging hill country, takes pride in good stockmanship, and values being part of a reliable, hardworking team. A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently are essential. About the Farm:  The farm spans approximately 1,200 hectares of steep Gisborne hill country. The operation runs a sheep and beef breeding and finishing system, with the majority of stock finished on-farm. The property is well-established, efficiently run, and focused on producing quality stock while maintaining high standards of animal welfare and land stewardship. What we are looking for:  We are looking for someone who brings both skill and the right attitude to the role, including: Minimum 2 years’ shepherding experience Four well-trained, broken-in...

We’re looking for a Fencer / General Hand to join our team at Mount Linton Station , Western Southland. This is a hands-on role with plenty of variety, including fencing repairs and maintenance, weed control, water reticulation, general farm maintenance, and tractor work during busy periods. Mount Linton Station is a 12,145 ha sheep, beef and forestry property (92,500 su), located 30 minutes from Winton and one hour from Invercargill , offering excellent hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation. You’ll need: *       Fencing experience *       Experience with tractors, ATVs, 4WDs, and farm equipment *       A positive, can-do attitude *       Ability to work solo and in a team *       General farm repair experience *       Good health & safety awareness *       Full driver’s licence *       Mechanical/building skills (an advantage) We offer: *       Modern gear and varied work *...

We are a family run farm of 4400 Ha that run 6000 Merino Ewes for fat lamb producing & 600 Angus Cows, running in house AI programs.  We grow a small amount of cereals for our own use and Lupin mix for silage and to harvest. We will be clay spreading, yard building, water & fence maintenance and feeding livestock. We are seeking 1 or 2 experienced single males,  to join us from February to October.   $35 - $40 an hour Accomodation is of high standard. Located 200 km from Perth at Badgingarra & 50 km from Jurien Bay. Please apply directly via email: Email:  birrawong@gmail.com Brett +61 427 523 054 Please make contact for more job information.

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...

‘Cannington’ is a 1400ha dry land mixed cropping, sheep and beef and Dairy support family owned farming operation located 30 minutes inland from Timaru.  We are seeking an experienced tractor driver with ability for occasional help with livestock. Duties would also include maintenance of machinery and farm infrastructure and general farm duties including feeding out and weed control. A positive attitude and pride in your work is essential and a team player with a sense of humour even better!  Remuneration is negotiable based on experience and a three bedroom cottage is available on farm. Please send your CV to cannington@outlook.com or phone Andrew Scott 0210777428

About Us Located along the stunning Pilbara/Kimberley Coast south of Broome, the country consists predominantly of pindan with coastal flats.   Mandora runs approximately 7,500 Droughtmaster breeder and trader cattle, with an additional 4,000 head run in conjunction with Mandora on a sub-lease property. It  is a family-run cattle operation known for its strong focus on animal welfare and good stock handling practices. The Role We are looking for reliable, honest, and hard-working people who can contribute positively to station life. Duties include (but are not limited to): • Mustering on 2-wheelers and buggies • Drafting and processing cattle • Fencing and general station maintenance • Basic vehicle and machinery maintenance • Assisting with repairs and breakdowns (mechanically minded applicants encouraged) What We’re Looking For: • A current driver’s licence (essential) • Previous station/farming experience...

Join Our Team  Woolshed Cliffs LTD is a 540-hectare family farm, conveniently located just 10 minutes from Timaru in South Canterbury. We specialise in Dairy Grazing, livestock and mixed cropping, including year-round and winter dairy grazing, cereals, and trading bulls and beef animals. We are set across   rolling hills with some steeper country. Position Overview We are seeking an honest, reliable, and hardworking individual with prior experience in farm work. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for agriculture and a willingness to be involved in a variety of tasks whilst working to a high standard. Responsibilities will include tractor work and other machinery operation, livestock management, harvesting, irrigation management, and general farm development and maintenance. They will come into a positive and supportive working environment. Key Responsibilities ·        Tractor work and Machinery Operation : Competence with tractors and other...

Patoka Station is a 1200ha intensive sheep and beef breeding and finishing property, running Romney sheep and Angus cattle, located 30 minutes from Taradale in Hawke's Bay. We are committed to producing top quality stock and maintaining high standards of animal welfare, while providing a safe and supportive work environment for our staff. Currently we are seeking a motivated, experienced shepherd to join our team. This position would suit someone who has: The ability and desire to take on more responsibility, with a view to a Stock Management role in time. Initiative, dependability and a positive attitude to all work. Excellent stockmanship, organisational skills and attention to detail. Commitment to high standards of quality, safety and animal well-being. Good communication skills and problem solving are a must. A reliable team of 3-4 working dogs. Accurate record keeping skills and use of Cloud Farmer. A current and full NZ driver's license. We can...

WHERE Waitaha Station is a large 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.   The station is well resourced and managed, offering a supportive working environment and the chance to be part of a stable and experienced farm team.   WHAT This hands-on General Shepherd role is ideal for someone who enjoys general work, practical stock work, takes pride in doing a good job, and thrives as part of a committed farm team. Working closely with the Station Manager and casual staff, you’ll help run day-to-day operations and maintain a productive, well-run farm. The role involves working with all classes of stock, including...

📍 Whakatāne, Eastern Bay of Plenty  Sisam & Sons is a long-standing, family-owned farming business with deep roots in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Based just 18km south of Whakatāne, the business spans 4,750 hectares, running four dairy units and two sheep and beef operations, alongside commercial forestry.  We’re looking for a capable Farm Manager to take the lead on the Back Block. A 930ha sheep and beef property wintering 3,600 sheep and 1,200 cattle in mixed breeding / finishing system.  This is a hands-on management role, you’ll lead by example, be present on farm, and set the tone for how the place is run. Working closely with the General Manager and Farm Management Committee, you’ll be responsible for day-to-day performance while contributing to planning, improvement and decision-making You’ll be across the full farming picture, stock and feed planning, pasture management, animal health, environmental compliance and budgets – while leading and developing your...

                        JOB DESCRIPTION    Full time | Sheep & Beef Stock Manager       WHERE   Paerangi is a 425ha family-owned farm located 30 minutes north of Hamilton City. With 70 years of family history, the property has well-developed infrastructure, fencing systems, and farm tracks. The locality is ideal for partners wanting to work in or around Hamilton, with a primary school just 12 minutes away and the nearest secondary school a 20-minute drive.     The farm winters 1,200 high-producing ewes, retaining ewe lamb replacements and fattening surplus lambs. The cattle policy centres on the purchase of weaner Friesian bulls and whiteface weaner steers, which are sold approximately 12 months later, on the store market.   Significant areas of the farm have been retired from grazing to regenerate native bush, with annual poplar and willow planting to maintain land stability. Paerangi maintains a strong ethic of sustainable farming and...

Located in Manawatu in the Moawhango District. Fully found role with accommodation, meals while on duty, and internet provided. Benefit from having a support network and living within a team environment. WHERE Ohinewairua Station is a large-scale, well-established 7,500-hectare sheep, beef, and deer farming operation located on the Napier–Taihape Road in the Central North Island. Family-owned by longstanding shareholders, the property features predominantly flat to rolling hill country and enjoys a striking setting adjoining the Waiouru Army Base with the Kaimanawa Ranges close by. Running approximately 50,000 stock units under a mixed breeding and finishing policy, the station is recognised for its efficient management and strong production focus. The business is supported by extensive, well-maintained infrastructure, including two metalled all-weather farm tracks providing excellent access across the property, robust farming systems, and...

JOB DESCRIPTION Kokopuru Station is owned and run by the Tweedie Family – a diverse Sheep and Beef business located in the Northern Hawkes Bay district of Tutira, approximately 45 mins from Napier. It is home to the progressive Hallmark Angus Stud. Kokopuru Station has a total area of 1337ha (1005ha effective) ·         11,000 Stock units wintered. ·         500 stud females calving. ·         2500 ewes lambed (terminal system). ·         All lambs finished with some additional lambs and steers traded. It can be described as ‘not your average stud farm’. Ewes and cows are run in large mobs and shifted on rotation. The steep high country is challenging, farmed in big blocks, and the easier, lower country is well subdivided. The property provides great mustering opportunities that require a strong team of dogs. The variety of work is huge and involves both the intense detail of individual animal identification and having the ability to...

General Farm Hand Location:  Mangaohutu Station – 45km southwest of Taumarunui Employment Type:  Full-time Reports to:  Farm Owner/Manager About Mangaohutu Station Mangaohutu Station is a 1,700-hectare hill-country farm in the Central North Island, part of a family network of five farms. We maintain high farming standards and a strong team ethic. This role works closely with the farm manager and values initiative and thoughtful support to achieve farm goals. Farm Features Land Composition: o   70 ha flat to rolling o   1,430 ha hill country o   200 ha bush and scrub ·        Six-stand woolshed (approx. 3,000 night pen, fully covered) ·        Multiple cattle and sheep yards (including covered and combination yards) ·        Satellite sheep yards ·        Shearers’ quarters and single man’s quarters near the woolshed ·        Mail delivery 5 days/week ·        Primary and secondary schooling in...

Stock Manager/ 2IC – Sheep & Beef Farm 📍 Wharekopae District, Gisborne Mutuera Station is a 1,000 ha hill country sheep and beef farm located in the Wharekopae district of Gisborne. We are seeking a keen, motivated, and ambitious Stock Manager to oversee the day-to-day livestock operations of the business. The property runs approximately 9,500 stock units , consisting of Romney ewes, traditional breeding cows, and a decent cattle trading operation. The farm itself consists of medium hill country and runs to a maximun height of 700m. A tidy three-bedroom home is included as part of the package. The Rere school bus comes within 300m of the front gate. Remuneration will reflect the successful applicant’s experience and skill level. The Role This position involves responsibility for the daily management of livestock, working closely with the owner to plan and implement farming operations. Key Responsibilities Daily livestock management and planning stock...

Machinery / General Farm Operator Silverton Pastoral Ltd Manawatu – 15 minutes from Feilding Silverton Pastoral Ltd is seeking a motivated Machinery / General Farm Operator to join our family-owned farming operation located near Feilding in the Manawatu. About the Business: The business operates across two properties: Halcombe – 820 ha Cheltenham – 300 ha Both farms run a mixed livestock and cropping system, integrating arable rotations with sheep trading. Annually, 450–550 ha of arable crops are planted, including: Spring & winter wheat Spring barley Peas Maize Forage crops Trading lambs are a significant component of the operation through autumn and winter. Silverton Pastoral prides itself on developing a sustainable and efficient farming system. Livestock and cropping are closely integrated, with each complementing the other. The business operates under minimal tillage practices, across varied soil types and mixed contours, providing both challenge...

Looking for a change? Want to take your shepherding skills to the next level and grow your farming career? Mount Linton Station in Western Southland is looking for a shepherd to join the team. The 12,145ha station stretches from easy rolling country through to high country at the foothills of the Takitimus and runs both large-scale Romney and Angus breeding alongside commercial operations. Ideally, you’ll have a few well-trained dogs and some shepherding experience, but we’re happy to consider less experienced people with the right attitude. The station has a reputation for supporting its staff, with genuine opportunities to progress within the operation. You’ll get hands-on experience with the latest farm technologies and on-farm training delivered by rural professionals. There’s a strong focus on dog handling and training, so you’ll have plenty of time developing your skills in all areas of shepherding. Fully found position with shared accommodation,...

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-...