37 Drystock jobs

Put your fencing, livestock and practical farming skills to work in a varied hands-on role within a large-scale Hawke’s Bay farming business. Located in the rural district Wakarara, Hawke’s Bay. Hands-on role across fencing, machinery, livestock and general farm operations. Work with modern farm infrastructure, machinery and established farming systems. Your Future Workplace Ngahere Station Ltd is an established family farming business based in Central Hawke’s Bay, recently expanding with the purchase of Forest Home Farm in Wakarara. Operating alongside Ngahere, Cheviot/St Lawrence, Abbotsford and Highgrove, Forest Home forms part of a well-integrated breeding and finishing farming system across the wider business.   The property spans approximately 1,200 hectares, with around 1,000 hectares of effective grazing area comprising predominantly flat to rolling contour. Supporting sheep, deer and cattle, Forest Home is a productive and well-developed...

Lead daily operations on a diverse regenerative farm & sanctuary with real impact and responsibility. Located in the winterless north near the Kaipara Harbour, Makarau. Enjoy real autonomy & responsibility, where your ideas & decisions truly matter. Work alongside a team passionate about animal welfare and regenerative farming practices. Your Future Workplace This is a 74-hectare privately owned family property that is being developed into a regenerative, values-driven operation, with a focused-on animal welfare and sanctuary care. It currently runs a diverse range of livestock, including sheep (notably Swiss Valais Blacknose), goats, alpacas, emus, guinea fowl, and peacocks, with an emphasis on breeding and conservation.   The owners plan to expand into small-scale commercial beef cattle and free-range chicken production, while continuing to grow the sanctuary and regenerative aspects of the farm. They have the resources,...

Levels Estate is a progressive, family-owned farming business seeking a motivated individual to take responsibility for our well-developed 260ha irrigated property, comprising rolling and flat country, just minutes from Timaru. This is a livestock focused hands-on role suited to either an experienced manager or a capable shepherd ready to step up, with support and mentoring available. Typical Farm Programme Finishing ~300 bulls Grazing ~150 dairy heifers Finishing 8,000–10,000 lambs 30–40ha arable cropping (barley and maize) The Opportunity You’ll have day-to-day responsibility for running a well-resourced farming system, working closely with the owners to drive performance and continual improvement. For the right person, this role offers genuine scope to grow capability, build management and experience. You’ll be working in a supportive environment where initiative and practical thinking are valued. Key Responsibilities...

Discover Your Next Career Adventure: Tractor Operator Wanted! Scenic Kuratau location on Lake Taupō’s southwestern shores. Small hands-on team, modern farming operation, varied work. Experienced team members willing to share knowledge and upskill others.   Your Future Workplace Waihi Pukawa is a 3,900-hectare Māori Trust farm (2,750 effective ha) near Kuratau, close to Lake Taupō. It is well-developed with strong infrastructure, good laneways, and around 80% cultivatable land. The farm is fully self-sufficient in cultivation and operates a semi-intensive system. Wintering about 33,000 stock units across deer, sheep, and beef, with deer as the main enterprise on a 1,500-hectare unit carrying 17,000 SU. Sheep and cattle are breeding-focused and sold either store or finished depending on market conditions.                                                                      Your Role As Tractor Operator, you’ll work closely with...

We are seeking an Experienced Shepherd General to run the daily operations of our breeding block on the southern coast of Porangahau. Arataura Station is 1200 hectare  ( 1020 eff )                                                                                                      combined with our 340 hectare finishing block in Waipukurau.                                                                        We are looking for a motivated , honest person that enjoys working as a team .                                                                                                                                                                                                                        They must have good stockmanship , capable team of working dogs , and the ability  to work independently between the two working blocks. Arataura Stn is commited to ongoing investment in Genetics , fencing , soil testing , coastal erosion planting.           The farm extends...

THE OPPORTUNITY 3,609ha coastal sheep & beef station with diverse terrain Be part of an exciting cadet training programme launching in 2027 Work within a progressive, well-supported farming business On farm accommodation provided This is a rare opportunity to step into a key role on a large-scale, forward-thinking station with a genuine point of difference. WHERE Moeangiangi Station is a 3,609ha coastal property located 60km north of Napier, running a commercial sheep and beef breeding and finishing operation. Owned by the Joan Fernie Charitable Trust, the station is part of a wider farming business committed to performance, innovation, and giving back to the communities it serves, with profits distributed to support charitable causes. Moeangiangi will also be home to a new cadet training programme, continuing a proud legacy of developing future leaders in the sheep and beef industry. Significant investment is...

Shepherd General – Sheep & Beef Farming Operation We are looking for a motivated Shepherd General to join our Sheep & Beef farming operation, located just 15 minutes from Masterton . The role is based across two properties totalling 1500ha, running: 6000 ewes 230 cows Store/finishing lambs What We Offer Tidy 3-bedroom house with log fire School bus at the gate Competitive wage Meat and firewood provided Great work location Supportive and hardworking team environment Requirements Minimum 2–3 broken-in dogs Fencing skills Honest and reliable Team player Minimum restricted driver licence NZ residency or valid work visa Please send your CV and two references to: 0277476854 Hamish  hamishmalcolmk@icloud.com

Mōkai, Taupō | Large-scale drystock |Machinery, fencing & farm maintenance Waipapa Group is seeking a capable and reliable Tractor Driver / Fencer General to support the effective running of its drystock operation across Ōtānepae Station and Waipapa Station. Together, these properties form part of Waipapa Group’s 3,000ha drystock platform, within a broader 7,000ha integrated farming business spanning sheep and beef, dairy grazing, four dairy farms and forestry. This is a practical, hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in quality workmanship, enjoys variety, and can work independently while still being part of a wider farm team. Located around 25 minutes northwest of Taupō, the area offers an excellent balance of rural living and town convenience. Set amongst native bush and open farmland, the role provides the opportunity to work in a unique and varied farming environment, while remaining close to the lake, hot pools, mountain biking, schooling,...

Glenburn Station – Experienced Shepherd General Glenburn Station is one of four stations owned by the REDA group. REDA, Italian-based, are one of the leading brands in the merino textile industry. With over 30 years of farm ownership in New Zealand REDA firmly believes in its responsibility to promote change through sustainable innovation and environmental awareness, and that its future success will be built upon the strength of its people and social progress within local communities. Located at the head of Lake Benmore, Glenburn Station is just 5 minutes from Omarama and 30 minutes from Twizel. The property comprises 360ha of pivot irrigated land alongside 360ha of dryland flats and hill country. It operates as a finishing block, finishing approximately 15,000–20,000 lambs annually and trading around 450 beef cattle. Due to our current shepherd progressing into a block manager role, an exciting opportunity has become available for an Experienced Shepherd General to join our...

The Hillcrest Group is on the search for an experienced Dairy/Beef Drystock Manager to join  their business. The drystock farm plays an important part in supporting the wider farming  business through providing high quality heifers to the dairy farm, wintering its cows and  creating value through a beef operation.   Reporting to the farm owners, this is an exciting opportunity to put your skills to the test with  the autonomy to get the job done knowing support from the farm owners and wider business  is there when you need it.    Big on family values, this is a well-established farming business that looks after its people  which is reflected in this role previously bring held for 6 years, our General Farmhand/Fencer  has been with us for 14 years. The Hillcrest group proudly run a self-contained system and  are progressive in their farming practices.    The Farm:  • 650ha effective.  • Carrying 380 R2 heifers and 380 R1 heifers.  • Finishing Friesian bulls 400, 200 which are...

Central Plateau | 25 minutes from Taupō | 7,000ha integrated farming business Ōtānepae Station is a 1,350ha breeding and finishing property located just 25 minutes northwest of Taupō, offering an excellent balance of rural living and town convenience. Set amongst native bush and open farmland, Ōtānepae offers a peaceful lifestyle while remaining close to the lake, hot pools, mountain biking and the wider outdoor opportunities Taupō is known for. The area also provides access to quality schooling, nearby school bus pick-up, and a wide range of sports and activities for children in Taupō. For partners or family members, Taupō offers strong employment opportunities across tourism, trades, retail, hospitality, education and professional services. Ōtānepae forms part of Waipapa Group’s wider 7,000ha integrated farming business, spanning sheep and beef, dairy grazing, four dairy farms and forestry. As part of this diverse agribusiness, the Stock Manager will work closely with...

SHEPHERD, MAHIA PENINSULA Okepuha Station is a progressive sheep and beef property on the stunning Mahia Peninsula. Due to our current shepherd moving into the stock managers role, we are seeking an outstanding shepherd to fill this position.  You will be part of a young, energetic team that values good staff and offers plenty of opportunities to excel and grow. This breeding and finishing property is 1350 ha running 14,000 SU. Your role will work alongside our stock manager, GFF Student, fencer general, and farm owners. Attitude and work ethic are the main attributes we are seeking. 3 fully broken dogs are required. A tidy single persons quarters is available. Fishing, diving, hunting all on your doorstep. No foreign applications please.

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...

Lake House “ Lake House” Tasmania is a family owned farming business in the Northern Midlands of Tasmania, farming 700ha. The fully irrigated property grows a wide range of crops from; W heat, Barley, Canola, C arrot S eed, Chicory, G rass S eed, F resh P eas, P oppies and P otatoes. We run 2500 ewes for fat lamb production as well as trading , agistment dairy support with halter collars and dairy grazing throughout the year on weight gain contracts. As the Farm Worker you will be working alongside our farm manager, and you will have a keen interest in farming, be willing to learn, be able to work independently and take sole charge at times. You will work alongside the Farm Manager and pride yourself on very high work standards.  You will enjoy working in a small team and demonstrate good communication skills, reliability and honesty.   The farm has invested in modern machinery and facilities...

Livestock Manager – Sheep | Campbell Town, Tasmania Bicton is a 3,000 hectare, 12,000 DSE progressive sheep farming enterprise focused on profitable, high-quality lamb and wool production. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Livestock Manager (Sheep) to take a leading role in the day-to-day management of our 6,000 Merino breeding ewes plus followers. Bicton finishes 4,500 lambs annually in conjunction with the irrigated cropping program of cereals, poppies, and potatoes. Our property combines modern farming practices with a strong emphasis on animal welfare, pasture management, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for someone experienced in sheep production who takes pride in their work, enjoys responsibility, and wants autonomy in their role. This could also suit a graduate with an agricultural tertiary education that has firsthand practical experience in sheep production who is looking to be fast tracked into a management role. The...

Te Uranga B2 Incorporation operates a 1,153ha Sheep and Beef enterprise 10 minutes north east of Taumarunui carrying 12,000 stock units and is a past finalist in the Ahuwhenua Trophy Māori Farmer of the Year.   With a mixed stocking policy including both sheep and beef with a focus on both quality breeding and finishing, this is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the running of a diverse farming operation.   You will be working alongside the Farm Manager and the Shepherd General with the role being based around 80% stock work and 20% general duties. This is a great opportunity for those with a few years’ experience and looking to take the next step.   You will have: ·           The ability to work efficiently on your own and as part of the team ·           Good pasture and stock management skills ·           A strong work ethic to “get the job done” ·           Excellent communication skills and an attention to detail ·...

Taringamotu Otamakahi Trust operates a 1,390ha sheep and beef enterprise 20 minutes northeast of Taumarunui carrying 16,500 stock units.   With a mixed stocking policy including both sheep and beef with a focus on both quality breeding and finishing, this is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the running of a diverse farming operation.   You will be working alongside the Farm Manager and two other permanent farm staff to ensure a smooth-running operation.  The position will include some additional responsibility overseeing one of the farm blocks with the support of the Manager so is a great opportunity for someone looking for a shepherd position with that “little bit extra”.   You will have: ·           The ability to work efficiently on your own and as part of the team ·           Good pasture and stock management skills ·           A strong work ethic to “get the job done” ·           Excellent communication skills and attention...

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Farm Manager for ‘Rawhiti’, a 514ha dairy support property situated 15 minutes east of Masterton in Wainuioru.  The property operates as a dairy farm run-off and beef rearing operation.  The farm is well resourced and maintained to a high standard, with a significant amount of recent tracking and fencing undertaken. More development is planned. The Manager will be responsible for the efficient running of the property, reporting on a regular basis to the owner.  This is a sole charge role so managing pasture, feeding stock well and managing stock respectfully are key elements to the role. Due to the rolling contour dogs will be required.  Experience with dairy animals would be a bonus. A large comfortable house with it’s own squash court is available, alongside a competitive remuneration package. We value our staff, and this role is available due to the retirement of a Manager who has held the role for numerous years....

SHEPHERD GENERAL - Sheep & Beef Breeding & Finishing We are looking for an experienced Shepherd / Shepherd General   to join our family farming business. The property is a 630 ha Sheep and Beef breeding block located near Kimbolton, approximately 30 mins north of Feilding.   The farm is easy to medium hill country with some steeper areas, wintering approximately 2800 ewes, 1000 hogget replacements (also mated) and 200 Angus Breeding Cows.   The role would entail 70/30 split between stock work and general maintenance duties such as fencing mainly, spraying and scrub cutting depending on the time of year.   The ideal candidate would have the following -          A positive attitude with a strong work ethic -          2 or 3 years experience on farms of similar class -          A team of 3 or 4 working dogs under good control -          Great stock sense and confidence working with both cattle and sheep -          Good level of physical...

WELCOME : We are looking for a person or preferably a couple to assist us in the running of our 450Ha effective lease farm at Rotoiti, near Rotorua. The applicant will be working on there own 90% of the time, with an opportunity for their partner to have casual work on the farm also. This position could suit a shepherd wanting to step up to the next level with possible promotion to full management in the future. The location is approximately 25-30 mins from CBD Rotorua. The farm presently runs 1600 high performing ewes with replacements grazed off the property, approximately 450 R1 dairy grazers, plus 100 beef cows. All weaners are sold at the weaner fair in March. The successful applicant MUST HAVE prior farm experience, be reliable, have good communication skills, be self motivated (capable of working on their own and with others), with an awesome work ethic. Good communication is essential as they will need to liase regularly with the employer and other workers. START DATE...