31 Drystock jobs

Join the young, motivated team at Lochinver Station and enjoy large-scale stock work, experienced support & genuine opportunities to grow your career. Live close to Taupo with excellent outdoor recreation opportunities. Supportive team environment with plenty of opportunities to learn. Modern farming systems and technology, including Halter. To read more about the position and farm layout please visit – https://bit.ly/3VvtzPx Your Role An exciting opportunity for an Experienced Shepherd to join the team at Lochinver Station. With around 90% of the role focused on stock work and plenty of opportunity for dog work, you’ll gain valuable experience across large-scale and intensive farming systems. Join a young, motivated team with experienced Stock Managers who are committed to developing their people, with exposure to large mobs, modern infrastructure, Halter and both breeding and finishing systems. The previous Shepherd’s progression...

Join Waytemore Farms at Auraki Station and be part of a progressive operation, with genuine responsibility & a great outdoor lifestyle. Enjoy a fantastic Central North Island lifestyle. Gain valuable experience across a large-scale operation. Opportunity to make your mark on a developing operation. To read more about the position and farm layout please visit – https://bit.ly/4rRBAdN Your Role As 2IC, you’ll work closely with the Station Manager to help with the day-to-day running of Auraki Station. This is a hands-on, varied role on challenging hill country, offering the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of station life. Strong stockmanship and animal health knowledge are essential, along with confidence mustering steep hill country and handling large mobs of sheep and cattle with a well-controlled team of working dogs. Good horse skills are also required, with Can-Ams and horses used for mustering. It’s an ideal next step...

Rosedale Rural offers a hands-on Farm Manager role across a diverse sheep & cattle operation, with leadership, responsibility & room to make an impact. ·         Enjoy varied farming across productive and rugged Tasmanian country ·         Take ownership of day-to-day operations across two properties ·         Genuine leadership role with scope to shape the farming operation To read more about the position and farm layout please visit – https://bit.ly/4zetH4v Your Role This is a hands-on Farm Manager role overseeing the day-to-day operations of two substantial livestock properties in Tasmania. Working closely with the owner, the Farm Manager will manage the sheep and cattle enterprises, with responsibility for animal husbandry, breeding, lambing/calving, animal health, mustering, drafting, finishing and sales. The role also covers pasture and irrigation management, fencing, property maintenance and machinery...

The best operators aren’t always looking. They’re waiting for the right opportunity. We’re a young, innovative farming business running 1,500 ha and 3,000+ cattle, alongside a niche microbiology business working with cattle, horses and goats. We hold a high bar, and we’re looking for people who do the same. This Block Manager role is for someone who takes pride in running a tight, high-performing system and wants to be surrounded by people who do the same. We pay well above industry standard for people who deliver at the highest level. You’ll join a motivated team with real room to grow, and ownership pathways will be built for the right person. Based halfway between Auckland and Hamilton. If you’re motivated, capable, and curious about what this could mean for your future, the full role description is here: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/jobs/agriculture-fishing-forestry/farming/waikato/hamilton/full-time/listing/6113721910 Or email us directly at...

Join Brownrigg Agriculture, a high-performing farming business with varied country, modern tech, & excellent mustering across a large-scale operation. Located 20 minutes south of Hastings, with easy access to town amenities. Strong opportunity to develop stockmanship, mustering and farm system skills. Join a progressive business that will fully invest in your career development. To read more about the position and farm layout please visit – https://bit.ly/4z2jRm4 Your Role Brownrigg Agriculture are looking for an experienced Shepherd to join the team at Puketio. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to take the next step in their farming career. You’ll get plenty of hands-on stock work, technical mustering and dog work across both hill and flatter country, while working with larger mobs and an experienced team. The role offers valuable exposure to cropping, improved forage systems, feed management and modern farming...

550 ha   I    Sheep, Beef, Dairy Grazers and Calves  Due to continued growth within the business and the promotion of the current Block Manager, an exciting opportunity has become available for someone ready to take ownership of a progressive 550ha dairy support and drystock unit. This internal progression reflects a business that values its people, supports development, and provides genuine opportunities to grow. The operation has excellent scale and variety, running approximately 500 dairy heifers and calves, including R1 and R2 stock that return to the dairy farms in-calf.  The property also carries around 400 beef steers and bulls, alongside a 600-head sheep enterprise. It is a practical, performance-focused farming system with a clear direction and a commitment to continually improving how it operates. Having recently implemented Halter across the cattle system, the farm is embracing technology that is changing the way livestock are managed.  This is an excellent...

We’re looking for the right person to step into an Assistant Manager (2IC) role here at Hallfield Farm. We’re a 5th-generation family farm in Patearoa, covering approximately 450ha, of which around 380ha is irrigated using a combination of pivots, Rotor Rainers and K-Line. Over summer we typically run around 600 R1 and 600 R2 cattle, which we grow and finish on farm. We also winter dairy cows, grow a range of cereal and feed crops, and have a small beekeeping operation. We care about doing things properly. We like a tidy, productive farm and we value people who take real pride in their work. We’re a progressive farm business. We’re always looking for ways to improve how we operate, with several infrastructure and development projects in the pipeline. We make data-driven decisions around stock performance, pasture management and water use, and we value people who thrive off working with numbers, systems and continual improvement — not just “doing things the way they’ve always...

Join Rimanui Farms at Sunset Station for varied work, career progression, training, competitive pay and a lifestyle with hunting and fishing on your doorstep. Build responsibility and autonomy on a large-scale station Varied role across fencing, maintenance and stock work Coastal lifestyle with hunting and fishing on your doorstep Your Role This is a fencing-focused role that also has a strong stock work component, offering a great opportunity for a motivated, hands-on person to join the team at Sunset Station. Reporting to the Farm Manager, you’ll be supported with planning your workload and will be responsible for new and R&M fencing, yard maintenance, stock water systems, and keeping vehicles and equipment well maintained. You’ll also be involved in day-to-day stock work, including stock shifts and yard work. 1–2 working dogs would be an advantage but not essential. The role offers a good mix of working autonomously and as part of the...

Genuine 2ic Role, opportunity for full farm management responsibility. Owner looking for the right candidate to enable owner to step back and allow 2ic to step up and assume farm responsibility which would be remunerated accordingly.  A good candidate would have a good team of dogs under good command and a full current drivers license. The ability to envisage the next job without being asked and the motivation to achieve good results.  scottymickleson@xtra.co.nz  

Join Ziwotto Farms for a varied hands-on role, modern facilities, a supportive team and an exceptional coastal lifestyle with beach access. Stunning coastal location between Port Waikato and Raglan Beach access for abundant fishing and enviable hunting opportunities Modern technology and equipment supporting efficient farm operations To read more about the position and farm layout please visit – https://bit.ly/4AvjEJI Your Role As Fencer General, you’ll play a hands-on role across a premium farming operation, with plenty of variety and responsibility. The position focuses primarily on fencing (new projects and repairs), however you’ll also be involved in water system maintenance, weed and pest control, machinery operation and general farm maintenance. There will also be opportunities to support and train less experienced team members and assist with stock work when required. What You’ll Bring: A sound fencing skillset (new...

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking person, with some experience to run our 140ha sheep and beef operation in Apiti, 25 minutes from Feilding. As Block Manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and performance of an individual farming block, ensuring livestock, pasture, infrastructure and farm operations are managed to a high standard. The role requires you to have a practical farming background, good stockmanship, at least two good working dogs. You will need to have the confidence to work independently while contributing to the wider farming operation. Role can be either Full Time or Part Time depending on the right applicant. What we’re looking for Some experience in sheep and beef farming with willingness to learn. Strong stockmanship and animal husbandry skills. Strong work ethic and attention to detail. Good communication skills. A genuine interest in improving farm performance.  What the role offers Responsibility...

Ready for a change of scenery? Come south and join the Mount Linton team. Mount Linton is looking for an enthusiastic Shepherd to join our experienced stock team on one of New Zealand’s largest sheep and beef stations. Ideally, you’ll have a couple of years’ shepherding experience and around four capable working dogs , but attitude, work ethic and a willingness to learn are just as important. This is a stock-focused role , with our specialised ag team taking care of cultivation, fencing, weed control and vehicle maintenance so our shepherds can focus on working stock. What we offer Accommodation and meals provided PPE gear allowance Internet and Sky TV Ongoing training and development Veterinary care and comprehensive insurance for working dogs Private hunting and fishing Great sporting opportunities, including tennis, cricket and local rugby Genuine opportunities to take on more responsibility and progress About...

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....