Due to our stock manager leaving we are seeking a shepherd for Black Hill Station.
Black Hill Station is a family owned and operated 2700ha high country sheep and beef Station up the south side of the Rakaia Gorge in Canterbury, 1 ½ hours from Christchurch and 40 minutes to Methven.
Black Hill is currently running 2100 half bred ewes, 800 replacement hoggets, 3600 fine wool
winter hoggets, and 200 carry over cows. During the summer we have a lamb trading
operation running approximately 24,000 lambs from November through until March.
The successful applicant must have:
- Well trained working dogs
- Competence with tractors and machinery
- Sound fencing and general farm maintenance skills
- Excellent communication and be able to work within a team and individually
- Excellent attention to detail and record keeping
What we can offer you:
- Experience with both extensive and intensive farming
- The opportunity to step up as you progress
- A great...
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Innovative, Future Focused Farm Manager
Keen to deliver environmentally sustainable farming outcomes
Collaborative, Business Savvy, outcomes driven
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Sitting within the Property & Commercial & Business unit as part of the Community Facilities department, a rare opportunity has arisen with us for a Manager Farm Business & Operations. In this role you’ll oversee the management of 8,000 sheep and 970 cattle who graze 1,700 hectares in 23 regional parks all across Auckland.
Key components of the role include:
Management of farmed landscapes whilst balancing the recreation and conservation components of parks
Managing a livestock finishing operation including the buying and selling of livestock
Understanding the grazing practices utilised to manage urban and park landscapes
Developing and implementing farming policies and standards
Supplier and partnership contract management
He kōrero mōu:...
Full-time position of General based at Mangahuia Station– a 2,000 ha property, 12 km from Akitio Beach and including work at Haunui – a 800 ha property approximately 10 minutes’ drive. Work vehicle provided.
The successful applicant will need:
Practical skills for general repairs and maintenance of infrastructure.
The ability to work unsupervised.
To assist with stock work at times.
Tractor and heavy machinery experience an advantage.
A current and full NZ driver’s license.
Full New Zealand residency.
An excellent remuneration package based on experience will be offered.
Good 3-bedroom home, with School bus at the gate for Weber School.
Position commences New Year 2022.
Please send your CV and references to rskjestrup@inspire.net.nz or contact Rob and Sharyn Kjestrup for any further information on 06 374 3885. Applications close: 20 November 2021.
A BIT ABOUT TE HAU STATION…
Te Hau Station Limited (THSL) combines the properties of Te Hau Station, Wheturau Station and Waipaoa Station, totalling 5,234ha. These adjoining properties, located 40 minutes from Gisborne, present as a farming business envied for its scale and diversity of earning potential. The progressive owners and management team of Te Hau Station have focused on developing simple and sustainable farm systems that work with the pasture supply curve and season to ensure farm profitability is in the top 10% of farms for its type and contour.
THE OPPORTUNITY…
This Business Analyst position presents a fantastic opportunity to join one of the East Coast’s iconic sheep and beef, breeding and finishing stations. The position is a newly created role and the appointee will be a key member of the THSL management team. They will report to and support the driven General Manager and work alongside the two Block Managers. In conjunction with the General Manager, the...
A BIT ABOUT THE STATION…
This iconic 1,502ha sheep and beef property is currently running around 15,000 stock units and consistently achieving good levels of livestock performance. Sitting halfway between Napier and Wairoa the farm is well tracked with paddocks all accessible by side by side. The farm is continually developing, using modern cropping and recording techniques.
THE OPPORTUNITY…
The position of General Farm Hand will include: maintenance of the fences, stock yards and some of the property facilities. At times you will be required to do some stock work (yard work, crutching, docking, shearing, weaning and drenching) and other general farm maintenance such as weed control (as part of the team). There is a small inclusive team on farm, you will have the opportunity to work autonomously and to be part of a team.
A BIT ABOUT YOU…
Along with a passion for the industry the successful applicant will:
Have a high level of fencing, tractor driving and...
A BIT ABOUT KNOBLOCH FARMING LTD… Knobloch Farming Limited is a family owned business, located 20 minutes east of Waipawa, in the highly desirable Omakere district. The 2,312ha property encompasses 4 blocks that are run as one unit, it is a semi-intensive sheep, beef and deer farming operation with both breeding and finishing, currently running 20,000 stock units. THE OPPORTUNITY… The position of the Senior Shepherd is to assist management with carrying out the day to day operational aspects of the Knobloch Farming business, with the key objective being to maximise the productivity and profitability of the property through sustainable farming practices. The infrastructure on this property has been developed to a high standard, allowing this role to have a priority towards stock work with some general work to be completed when required. There is a small inclusive team at Knobloch Farming. There will be times when you will work autonomously, making decisions and...
A BIT ABOUT SEVEN HILLS FARMING….
Seven Hills Farming is a family-owned farming business, located just 15 minutes from Pahiatua and Eketahuna. The proud owners Bryan and Nicki Bendall run the highly successful Seven Hills Farming Angus stud; they have an on-farm bull sale in June.
The property is 1450ha and offers a mix of contour from 200ha of flats and approximately 700ha of medium to steep hill country, there is also 500ha of Manuka. They are currently running 10,000su with a 50:50 split of Romney sheep and Angus cattle.
For more information on Seven Hills Farming please go to https://sevenhillsangus.co.nz/
THE OPPORTUNITY…
As the Shepherd/Experienced Shepherd, this role offers an 80:20 split between stock and general work. The role will offer a variety of work covering all aspects of the day-to-day stock work, through to gaining experience on the intricacies of a stud operation. You will have the opportunity to work autonomously and to be part of a team.
A...
Otorohaea Ltd is looking for an experienced shepherd general to join the team.
A bit about Otorohaea
Otorohaea Ltd is a family farming business based 40 minutes west of Hamilton comprising two blocks, 25 minutes apart. Otorohaea Farm block is 575ha, running a breeding operation with 3000 ewes + replacements and a trade heifer policy. Kerr Road block is 375ha, running a 1000 terminal ewe flock and 450 bull beef cattle for finishing.
The Position
As the Shepherd General you will assist with the day-to-day operations on the farm including stock management, monitoring and reporting on animal health, reporting farm health & safety risks and participating pro-actively to help achieve the overall business targets and goals. You will work closely with the Farm manager and other staff to improve and drive production and develop and grow your personal skills.
What we are looking for
Along with a minimum of four years relevant agricultural experience and...
$50,000 - $60,000 yearly
Avenel Agriculture Ltd
Millers Flat, Central Otago
A position is available for a shepherd on a 2500 ha hill country property in Millers Flat. We farm 10,500 stock units including sheep, beef and deer on rolling cultivated paddocks up to native high country snow tussock.
Applicants need to have:
shepherding experience
good stockmanship
working dogs
a reasonable all-round knowledge and skills in farming
The position predominantly involves stock work but also some tractor work, fencing and general farm work.
The successful applicant would report to the stock manager daily
Support for training and upskilling is provided to employees who are committed to improving their own knowledge and skills and moving up the ladder.
A five-year-old, 3 bedroom house is available. On the bus route to Millers Flat Primary School.
Competitive remuneration package
Good hunting on farm.
Drivers license required
The farm is situated 15 minutes from Millers Flat in the Teviot Valley, Central Otago. We have a great community...
A BIT ABOUT TE ARATIPI STATION…
Te Aratipi Station is owned by the Palmer family and has been in the family for over 100 years. It is a traditional sheep and beef breeding and finishing property, running 5100 Romney ewes (plus replacements) and 350 Angus breeding cows.
The 1222ha property is located at the top of Maraetotara, 350-600m above sea level, located just 10 minutes from one of Hawke’s Bay’s best beaches, Waimarama.
THE OPPORTUNITY…
As the Experienced Shepherd you will be working with the Farm Owner in all aspects relating to the day-to-day running of the property, with your key responsibility being stock and yard work. You will liaise with the Farm Owner to plan your workload.
The property is semi-intensive; in this role you will be shifting large mobs with some tricky spots i.e. creeks and bridges requiring you to have a high level of stock sense. You will need a good team of 6 working dogs experienced with mustering larger mobs of ewes and lambs. The ewes...
Fencer General - Tararua *Competitive remuneration package *Tidy house on farm available *Project management A Fencer General position has become available on our family run farming operation based in the Tararua. This is a full-time permanent position. We run a diverse operation of sheep, beef and dairy on 1600ha between three properties. This position will be based on our property 5minutes out of Eketahuna and will work across all three properties. The properties all have good infrastructure and set farming policies. We have a tidy house on farm available for the successful applicant and an excellent remuneration package to offer. As the fencer general you will be responsible for managing new fencing projects and for repairs and maintenance of the fences, both conventional and electrics. You will also be required to do tractor work in the cropping/grass harvesting side of the operation. The successful applicant will also complete general maintenance and help...
A BIT ABOUT BEETHAM PASTURAL LTD… Beetham Pastural is a family owned farming business, which operates two farms in Wainuioru, Masterton Each farm has its own environmental plan and is independently accounted for financially and in terms of production. Brancepeth is one of the two farms operated by Beetham Pastural. The property is 470ha effective and located 15 mins east of Masterton. This is a stunning farm of historic significance, comprised of productive medium rolling hills and irrigated flats. For further information on these stunning properties please follow this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz1lqrXD0qk THE OPPORTUNITY… The Stock Manager will be responsible for the operational management of the Brancepeth property, as well as working as part of the team for the wider operation when needed. The main responsibilities of this role will include; animal health and welfare, stock rotations, feed budgeting, weighing and condition scoring, recording and...
We are a established company that specialises in High Country fencing for the past 20 years. Due to any increased workload we are looking for more fencers and possible trainee position to the right person.
The work is located on High Country Stations in the North Canterbury/Ashburton/Geraldine High Country area. The job involves our fencers to stay away on the station Monday to Friday. Food and Accommodation is supplied whilst away during the week.
If staying away monday-friday doesnt suit, we do have a position available local to CHCH
The job requires a good level of fitness, high standard of work ethics and be part of a team environment
We operate a specialist fleet of modern Bulldozers, Excavators, Tractors with Post Drivers, therefore experience with Heavy Machinery would be an advantage.
We offer the opportunity to be part of a great group of fencers working in the High Country on exciting projects.
We are a Certified Fencer with the NZ Fencing Association...
Mangakuri Station is looking for an experienced shepherd to join the team.
A BIT ABOUT MANGAKURI STATION…
Mangakuri is a coastal 1,300ha, 1,100 effective, breeding operation located at Mangakuri Beach, in Central Hawkes Bay. Running 9,500su consisting of Romney sheep and Angus cattle. Approximately 40 minutes from Waipawa and 50 minutes from Hastings. The Station is owned by the Williams Charitable Trust with all profits donated to local charities and reinvested into the Station.
THE OPPORTUNITY…
As the shepherd you will assist with the day-to-day operations on the Station including stock management, animal health, general farm maintenance and decision making.
The Station is focused on improving and driving production on the farm. Support the farm manager in maximising the farm’s performance and develop and grow your personal skills.
A BIT ABOUT YOU…
Along with a minimum of two years relevant agricultural experience and a passion for the sheep and beef...
A permanent position has come available for a keen and reliable induvial who is looking to gain experience on a large-scale sheep and beef operation.
Siberia Station is a 3,100ha hill county Station situated 35 minutes from Hunterville and 40 minutes from Taihape. Siberia Station runs 15,000 m/a ewes, 4,000 hoggets, 150 cows and 1,400 steers are traded annually.
The successful applicant will work in conjunction with the farm manager, in a team of five permanent staff members, to carry out the day to day running of the property.
Experience is not essential; we are looking for an individual who is keen to learn and work alongside our current staff in a family friendly environment.
We can offer:
A competitive remuneration package.
A wide range of tasks, including stock work, fencing and general maintenance.
A great team environment.
A well maintained 3-bedroom home.
A School five minutes down the road with a bus stop at the gate.
A thriving community.
For more...