A position has become available on Waiorongomai Station. A 3000ha Property (1550 effective) in the South Wairarapa.
Waiorongomai lies between the Remutaka Ranges and Lake Wairarapa with the South Coast 15 mins drive away.
A sheep and beef property consisting of breeding, finishing, and trading stock.
The successful applicant will need:
* A minimum of 2 years experience
* 2-3 good working dogs
* Willing to learn and take on more responsibility as experience grows.
* Good record keeping abilities.
* Basic fencing, handpiece, water reticulation and maintenance skills.
* Positive attitude, good communication skills and a passion for the farming industry.
The position will involve the day to day running and organising of a block within the farm business involving various stock classes of sheep and cattle.
This block is run in conjunction with the broader running of the farm with other staff members and stock.
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Our client’s family farming property is located in Central Hawke’s Bay, in the rural community of Ashley Clinton. This sheep & beef breeding and finishing operation comprises 800ha with a good mix of contour. The farm runs 2700 MA ewes, 900 hoggets, 140 Angus breeding cows and 150 Friesian bulls.
This Shepherd position presents a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a supportive Farm Owner who encourages growth and where you will be exposed to all aspects of a well-established farming business. The Shepherd will assist the Farm Owner in the day-to-day operation of the property with a 70:30 split between stock work and general work, providing a huge variety in your work day.
To be successful in this role you will need:
A couple of years farming experience.
Experience riding quad bikes on steeper hill country.
Basic skills in fencing (R & M and electrics).
Two working dogs with the view to build your team.
The farm sits within a friendly rural community...
Permanent or casual position available on Summerhills/Huntleigh a 3700 ha breeding and finishing operation over two places on the east side of the Strath Taieri / Middlemarch area.
General stock work and farming skills necessary- 2 or 3 trained dogs would be handy but not essential.
Experience in tractor work including spraying and direct drilling would be preferred.
The attitude to step up and take responsibility when able.
We are a 12-13000 SU sheep and beef operation currently carrying 6000 Romney ewes, 450 Hereford and angus cows plus hogget and heifer replacements along with trading stock.
The two properties vary greatly from developed tussock country to Lucerne and grass paddocks; this is a developing operation and change is a constant, we are looking for a progressive employee who strives to improve their stock farming skills, knowledge and management ability - if this sounds like yourself we would love to hear from you.
Good three-bedroom house...
The Wandle is a 2,550 ha (effective) breeding and finishing farm located in Middlemarch, wintering approximately 15,000su and peaking at over 30,000su. It runs 230 Angus cows and 4,000 Headwater ewes, as well as a large finishing and trading operation, finishing 25,000 lambs and 1,400 cattle. The Farm Manager reports to the General Manager and is responsible for leading and managing a team of 5 staff to achieve financial, production and performance targets and goals. The Wandle is a dynamic environment so identifying opportunities and potential risks and adjusting plans in response to market, climate and other factors is an important aspect of the role. The ideal applicant will have: A strong business acumen and financial awareness. Experience with managing, motivating and coaching staff. Experience in a Farm Management position, experience managing an intensive sheep and beef breeding and finishing operation. Track record of managing and achieving high stock...
$20.00 - $30.00 hourly
Compass Agribusiness
Cromwell, New Zealand
This 750 ha mixed irrigated and dryland property is located on SH6 between Cromwell and Wanaka. It offers an interesting and varied role across sheep, beef, vineyard and sheep milking operations for an experienced and motivated individual. This position will support the Farm Manager by taking responsibility for a variety of machinery operations and working on all aspects of the farm. Duties range from tractor driving, asset maintenance, irrigation, supporting training students, and livestock activities. This position can be either full time or part time. The ideal candidate will have. • Relevant work experience and excellent machinery skills across a variety of vehicles and equipment. • Able to work alone or as part of a small team with a collaborative approach and maintain excellent working relationships. • Display initiative and possess excellent communication standards. • Valid work visa. Good remuneration package for right candidate. To register your interest...
Mathews Station is a magnificent flat to rolling property located in the renowned farming district of Tikokino. The 500ha sheep and beef breeding and finishing property has 50ha under irrigation, this is further complemented by modern forages and brassicas run on a rotational grazing system. The property is well resourced with the latest animal handling facilities and utilises technology to drive its efficiencies.
As the Farm Manager you will be fully involved in the day-to-day management of the property. This includes the management of the livestock, pasture and cropping. There will be a General Farm Hand assisting you in the role.
Key to your success in this role will be your:
Understanding of breeding and finishing systems
Excellent stockmanship and a capable team of 4 working dogs
Computer literacy and the willingness to embrace modern technologies
Proven pasture management and cropping knowledge
As part of the attractive remuneration package for this role...
Transitioning from a highly successful Romney Stud to a commercial sheep and beef farm, we are looking for someone experienced in all aspects of stock and pasture management and rotational grazing.
The property is an historic family owned farm of 600 has situated 5kms west of Wellsford and halfway between Auckland and Whangarei. As well as Romney sheep the stock also comprise Suffolk, Southdown and Beltex sheep and a small beef herd.
Equally as important as stock experience is a willingness to assist with all the other work required on a busy farm such as fencing, maintenance and weed control.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about farming with several years experience and good working dogs.
A 3 bedroom house on a sealed road is available. School bus at the gate.
Please telephone Patrece on 021 086 44724 for more details or send your CV to kikitangeo633@gmail.com
This is a permanant, full-time position on a 700 hectare irrigated crop and grazing property in Tarras, 25 minutes from Wanaka. Must be : experienced in operating tractors and agricultural equipment ability to perform general maintenance of tractors and equipment ability to work un-supervised motivated and conscientious attitude must have current drivers licence including HT good time management skills experience with pivot irrigation a plus experience with cattle and a working dog would be an advantage general farm maintance, fencing, weed control New 4 bedroom house supplied, good salary package, primary school bus at gate, secondary school bus close by. Please send applications and CV to pwjollytarras@gmail.com
Integrated Foods Limited are looking for a progressive professional Farm Manager to join our Gisborne based business.
This opportunity is located at Whatatutu, 30 minutes north west of Gisborne. This farm is 2474 Ha wintering 27,000 sheep and beef SU on rolling to medium type hill country. The operation consists of 3 linked breeding and finishing units.
With six direct reports including block managers, this management role is a great opportunity for a professional manager to take the next step in scale and performance.
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous farm management experience
Knowledge and experience with forage cropping
Proven experience in livestock finishing systems
Tertiary qualified or Ag ITO L4 Sheep and/or Beef
Excellent stockmanship
Health and safety minded
Great communication skills
Computer literacy
Strong leadership skills that enable them to get the most out of their team
There is a 4-bedroom homestead with a recently renovated...
$20.00 - $30.00 hourly
Mike Winder Groundspraying
Feilding, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
Due to expanding our business there is an opportunity to join our family run sheep/beef farming operation.
The successful applicant will have experience in all general farming skills including fencing.
This is a flexible part-time position but we also run a ground spraying operation and for the right applicant there is the opportunity for full time employment being a spray truck driver.
We are looking for a keen, motivated and experienced stockperson/shepherd general for our 400ha sheep and beef farm in the South Waikato. This is a two person operation, you will be working alongside the owner and be able to work independently.
We have 350-400 Angus breeding cows and pride ourselves on having top quality genetics to grow young stock to their full potential. Sheep are bought in occasionally to fatten. The position allows for the right person to take responsibility for stock management.
The ability to drive tractors and operate machinery is a must as silage/hay are made in summer. The position does involve some seasonal weekend work.
Successful applicant must have:-
Minimum of 3 years experience.
Good stock handling skills and animal husbandry.
Minimum of 2 broken in dogs, under good control.
An ability to fence and undertake repairs and maintenance.
An understanding of water systems.
Successful applicant must be:-
Honest, trustworthy and...
$40 - $45 yearly
Blue Gum Trading LTD
Waipara, North Canterbury
We are seeking a keen and enthusiastic Junior Shepherd General, for our 1020ha family farm in Waipara, North Canterbury.
We are running crossbred ewes with replacements and trading winter lambs. Dairy heifers, winter dairy grazing and vegetable seed production.
The farm comprises of rolling downs to flats with irrigation, by pivots and roto-rainers.
The role provides a variety of farm work, in a progressive environment, working as part of a team and independently.
The position comes with a competitive remuneration package to suit experience and skill level. A tidy, furnished cottage is provided for this position.
This role would suit someone with farm experience and at least one good working dog.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.