29 Drystock jobs

Enjoy a great rural lifestyle just 20 minutes from Hastings, with strong support, career development and the opportunity to grow your skills. Build experience with technology, farm management systems & modern farming practices. Take on greater responsibility and grow your capability within a large-scale farming business. Work alongside an experienced Livestock Leadership Team with plenty of knowledge to share. Your Role As the Farm Manager you will work closely with the Livestock Leadership Team (LLT) to implement farm plans and oversee the day-to-day operation of Poukawa. You will lead a team of 2 - 3 shepherds, with support from the wider team, to oversee stock rotations, pasture and feed management, animal health and welfare, weighing and recording, performance reporting, health and safety, and general farm maintenance. The role provides a strong opportunity for development, particularly for someone with an interest in finishing lambs and...

Rere, Gisborne | An opportunity to develop your farm management skills We’re looking for a capable, dependable person to join our 1,000ha hill country sheep and beef operation in the Rere district, 40km north-west of Gisborne. Working alongside owner/manager and our station shepherd, you’ll play a key role in the daily running of the farm. This is a practical, hands-on position with responsibility, support and opportunities to develop your skills in farm planning, feed budgeting and livestock management. If you’re an experienced shepherd ready to take the next step towards farm management, we’d love to hear from you. About the role Our operation runs 3,900 ewes plus replacements, alongside a cattle operation that includes finishing stock and a 300-head Charolais and Simmental herd and replacements. You’ll work closely with the owner to put farm plans into action, taking ownership of agreed areas of work and making day-to-day decisions within our...

McGuiness Farms is growing — and we’re looking for someone who wants to grow with us. We currently run a 60,000 DSE mixed livestock business across multiple properties in the NSW South West Slopes region. Our target is 90,000 DSE , and we’re looking for another high-performing person to help us get there. This is not a caretaker farming role. We want someone young in attitude, energetic, experienced and ambitious . Someone who wants responsibility, wants to make decisions, wants to be measured on results and wants to learn how a high-performing agricultural business operates. WHERE COULD THIS TAKE YOU? We see this role as the ultimate stepping stone . Spend the next few years learning, performing and taking on increasing responsibility within a growing livestock business. Where you take that experience next is up to you — senior management in corporate agriculture, managing a major livestock enterprise, or eventually building and running your...

Keinton Combe is a 780ha Sheep and Beef operation located 10 minutes from Waiau or 1hr 50 minutes North of Christchurch. The hill country property currently runs 3000 Romney Breeding ewes as well as 800 Hoggets and 150 Angus/Hereford cows. Aiming to finish 2000 of the works lambs annually. We also trade cattle and aim to winter 8500su.  We are looking for a motivated young person with a good attitude, who is wanting to progress in the agricultural industry. Ideally you will:  Be honest, reliable, have a positive attitude and a sense of humour. Be able to work alone and in a team. Have one or more years’ experience. Have at least one huntaway and one heading dog under good command. Have an interest in training your dogs. Be able to communicate and report to the farm manager. Be able to record farm information on Resolution and work to on-farm health and safety standards. Have a NZ Drivers license. Be a NZ resident....

Property overview: We are a proud multi-generational family farming business that operates on Ngatahuna (1100 ha effective) located in the Wainuioru district 25 minutes east of Masterton. The farm has a range of contour from flat/easy rolling hills through to steep hill country. We winter around 10,000 SU, made up of 4,800 breeding ewes and 250 breeding cows, alongside their replacements. Trading policies are very much seasonally dependent, we aim to finish as many of our progeny as the season allows. A large emphasis is placed on the growing out of replacement stock and all replacement heifers and 50-60% of hogget's are mated.     What is on offer: Due to our current shepherd moving on position has become available. You will be working closely with the owner and the manager to complete a variety of tasks with a split of around 70:30 stock to general work, this mix changes through the seasons also.   For this role you will need to have...

An intermediate/ head shepherd general position has become available on our 700ha property in Omakau. Our farm offers a great working environment, a wide range of jobs, plenty of opportunity to learn new skills and the potential to move into a stock manger roll. This is a full-time position, starting the beginning of October 2026. We are a family owned and operated farm. We farm ewes, finish lambs and beef cattle, graze   young dairy stock and have over 300ha of arable. The property is well maintained with pivot and Kline irrigation, halter, state of the art cattle yards and sheep facilities, near new tractors, side by side, quad bikes and modern implements. Omakau and the surrounding areas offer access to great outdoor activities including lakes, hunting, fishing, four wheel driving, a variety of local sports clubs, biking and walking trails.   The successful applicant will - *   have two working dogs under good command *   have the ability to work...

Farm Manager – South Canterbury Lead the day-to-day. Shape the future. Make your mark. Westacombe Ltd is seeking a capable and motivated Farm Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our established South Canterbury sheep, beef and dairy-grazing business. Operating across approximately 1,500 effective hectares of rolling downs and hill country and carrying around 10,000 stock units, Westacombe offers genuine scale, variety and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. This role would suit an experienced Farm Manager or a capable Stock Manager or 2IC ready to step up into farm management. The Role: Reporting to the owners, who work externally, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day performance of the farming operation, including: • Livestock management and achievement of animal-performance targets • Pasture management, feed budgeting and seasonal grazing plans • Planning and implementing breeding, finishing and...

600 ha   l   Sheep and Beef Shape the future of farming while honouring the values, aspirations, and vision of Waikato-Tainui (Tainui Group Holdings). No8HR is proud to partner with Tainui Group Holdings (TGH) to recruit a Farm Manager for Hangawera Station, a progressive 600 effective hectare beef and lamb finishing property located in the Waikato. The farming operation finishes approximately 600 bulls and steers and 2,000 lambs annually, while also managing 850 breeding ewes and 600 replacement cattle. Combining strong livestock performance, quality infrastructure, and a focus on innovation, Hangawera Station offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced farming leader to make a meaningful impact within a values-led iwi organisation. About Tainui Group Holdings At TGH, farming is more than production and profitability.  As the commercial entity of Waikato-Tainui, TGH is entrusted with growing and protecting iwi assets on behalf of their iwi members....

Mangakuri Station is looking for an experienced shepherd to join the team.  A BIT ABOUT MANGAKURI STATION Mangakuri is a coastal 1,300ha, 1,000ha effective, breeding and trading operation running 8,000su consisting of Romney sheep and Angus cattle. Located at Mangakuri Beach, in Central Hawkes Bay, 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 back 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.  Your role will also include recording into FarmIQ and operating Halter.  The Station is focused on improving and driving production on the farm.  You will support the farm manager in maximising the farm’s performance, while developing and...

Looking for plenty of hours over spring and early summer? We’re after an experienced tractor driver from mid October to mid January for cultivation, cropping, drilling, topping and spraying. ✅ Modern machinery with GPS ✅ Plenty of work available ✅ No set roster – as much work as you want ✅ Flexibility to take time off when it suits ✅ Accommodation and meals available if required ✅ Competitive package based on experience ✅ Possibility of work through to Autumn, if required/or for the right applicant Local? You’re welcome to drive in each day. Interested? Contact Ben Peter, Ag Manager – 021 779 311 or email your CV to agmanager@mountlinton.co.nz Feel free to share!

Stay. Learn. Grow. Join a farming business where long-serving team members develop the skills and confidence to build successful farming futures of their own. Two exciting opportunities have become available within the Eight Mile Farms business for experienced Stock Managers looking to take the next step in their farming careers. These vacancies have arisen as long-standing team members have progressed farming opportunities of their own, highlighting Eight Mile's commitment to developing capable people and creating genuine career pathways. Eight Mile Farms operates multiple sheep and beef properties alongside a dairy farming business throughout the King Country.  While each farm operates independently, our teams work together during key seasonal periods and contribute to a wider farming business focused on performance, profitability and continuous improvement. About The Farms (2 separate farms) Waipa Farm 600 hectares 850 Bulls (R1 & R2s)...

730 ha   l   2,500 sheep   l   900 Cattle   Ngapeke Farm Limited is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Shepherd General to join the team on a well-established 730 effective hectare sheep and beef operation, located just 18km Southeast of Otorohanga. Running approximately 2,500 sheep and 900 cattle, including cows, heifers, and steers, this role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step up, further develop their skills, and contribute to the day-to-day running of half the farm. What You'll Be Doing General stock work across sheep and cattle Animal health treatments including drenching Dagging, weighing, and livestock monitoring Water system maintenance Fencing and general farm maintenance Weed management Working closely with management to achieve farm goals Managing and planning daily tasks across your area of responsibility What We're Looking For Minimum 1-2 years' farming experience A genuine...

This family-owned sheep and beef business is based in Te Akau, Waikato. The operation has 410 hectares of rolling to steep country and runs 1000 breeding ewes and 300 hoggets. We rear 300 bull calves through the autumn and spring, trade beef cattle, and service bulls.   We are looking for a Stock Manager who is happy to work independently but when needed, work alongside other staff members during the busy times of the year.   Our district offers a rural school, playcentre, hunting opportunities, and a great community feel with many events held through the year.   Duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Moving and shifting stock, including using Halter, along with general stock observation. General yard work All seasonal farm work including shearing, lambing, docking etc Assisting with calf rearing in the Autumn and Spring Fencing, maintaining water pipes and troughs. Operating tractors and farm machinery on hill country Basic machinery...

🌱 EXPERIENCED STOCK/BLOCK MANAGER WANTED – CENTRAL OTAGO 🐑🐄 Due to expanding our business, we are looking for an experienced, reliable and hardworking person to run our 535ha sheep and beef finishing and dairy support operation located 5 minutes from Omakau, Central Otago.   This property will be run in conjunction with Matangi Station, an 11,500ha high country sheep & beef breeding unit. Our operation provides a good level of infrastructure including Te Pari cattle yards, centre pivot irrigation, and embracing technology including Halter and Farm IQ. The successful applicant will have solid practical farming experience, be confident working independently across a range of farm duties. You will have the ability to lead the day-to-day livestock management while contributing to planning, embracing innovation and helping drive the business forward.  The role includes: Managing fine wool sheep and beef stock Dairy support Livestock management and animal...

We are looking for an experienced shepherd to join our small team and work alongside the owners/managers. Highland Station is a 1000 hectare sheep and beef breeding property that boundaries Te Urewera National Park. We are looking for someone reliable and honest, who has good stockmanship and a team of 4-5 well trained dogs. The role is primarily stock work, with fencing, maintenance and general farm duties making up the balance. The successful applicant will have some sheep and beef experience and the ability to ride a horse. We can offer the right person the chance to take on more responsibilities if they can demonstrate their capabilities. The position offers a good variety of work with sheep and beef breeding, lamb fattening and ongoing maintenance on a property that comprises some easy front country and more challenging mustering on the back country. A tidy three- bedroom cottage is provided and there is plenty of hunting on the property. The location is 70kms from...

Farm Operations Manager – Waikato Bull Leasing Cambridge / Waikato | Full Time | Company Vehicle | Excellent Remuneration Take ownership of a 220ha farming operation Waikato Bull Leasing Limited is looking for an experienced, capable and self-motivated Farm Operations Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our two Waikato farming properties. The two properties total approximately 220 hectares , predominantly flat to medium contour , with approximately 10% steeper country . This is a genuine hands-on management position. There are currently no other full-time farm staff , so you will be the primary person responsible for running both properties. However, you won’t be expected to do everything alone. Additional staff and labour are available when required for larger stock movements, projects, seasonal workloads and other jobs where extra hands are needed. We want someone capable of looking at the whole operation,...

We are looking for an experienced shepherd to join our team on our coastal sheep and beef farm in Porangahau. Our 1,000 hectare farm runs breeding ewes and cows, with the majority of our stock finished on farm. The role is primarily stock work, with fencing, maintenance and general farm duties making up the balance. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and honest. They will have good stockmanship and  4 to 5 well trained dogs. The successful applicant will have some sheep and beef experience. We can offer the right person the opportunity to extend their farming knowledge and develop their skill set, with support for further training and education. This position offers a good variety of work. You will have the opportunity to learn about cropping and finishing systems as well as all aspects of sheep and cattle breeding, including animal health plans and parasite management. We have a high standard of farm infrastructure and stock handling facilities....

Experienced Shepherd Position Twizel South Canterbury   We are looking for an Experienced Shepherd to join the team at our family run High Country property, Located 40min from Twizel on the north east side of Lake Ohau   Glen Lyon is a 32,000ha extensive run breeding operation running approximately 14,000 stock units of Merino and ¼ Bred Ewes, Wethers and Hereford and Hereford/angus cross Cattle.   We are seeking an experienced shepherd to join our small team. This job will be a great opportunity for the right applicant to further their skills.   In the past 6 seasons we have had 6 experienced shepherds move on to take stock management roles. Our ideal candidate will be looking for a job that will help them develop their stockmanship and team skills, learn about implementing an animal health program, managing pasture and feed budgeting.   The Ideal candidate will have: ·       4+ years’ experience working with sheep and beef in...

Walker Stock Co contract manages APG’s Tarras properties. We are seeking an exceptional Stock Manager to join our leadership team.  This is an opportunity to lead people, influence the future of a progressive farming business and build a career within one of New Zealand's most diverse pastoral farming groups. Based in Tarras, 25 minutes from both Wanaka and Cromwell, Walker Stock Co combines Lindis Crossing Station and Marylands into one, 1300 hectare intensive finishing operation, with 950 hectares irrigated. Operating with the support of APG, we annually produce approx. 35,000 stock units of crossbred lambs and Angus cattle.  You will lead a team of four and will be responsible for driving livestock performance, developing people and maintaining the high standards of a leading finishing operation.  We're looking for someone who naturally takes ownership, enjoys leading from the front and takes genuine pride in their work. You'll help create a positive, high-performing...

EXPERIENCED SHEPHERD   A great opportunity has become available for an experienced shepherd on our 750ha sheep and beef property, located 15 minutes from Pahiatua and 40 minutes from Palmerston North.   Working alongside our Stock Manager and the farm owners, you will be involved in all aspects of the farming operation in this varied, hands on role.   About the role: ·         Stock work and mustering ·         General day to day farm duties ·         General farm maintenance ·         Tractor driving   Ideally, we are looking for someone who has : ·         Good stock handling and animal husbandry skills ·         3 – 4 well trained working dogs ·         Good farm maintenance skills ·         A positive attitude ·         Is honest and reliable   What we offer: ·         Competitive remuneration package  ·         Comfortable two bedroom cottage ·         Regular time off...