Tararua Sheep and Beef Farm Business of the Year 2021
Stepping stone to stock managers position
Generous remuneration package
Committed to progressing staff within the industry.
About us
Glanworth is an 890Ha sheep and beef farm, located 20 minutes from Pahiatua and 40 minutes from Palmerston North. Currently running 8000 SU. The farm is a great balance of flat to steep hill country. Glanworth also runs a successful Angus stud, selling around 70 bulls a year. Glanworth has a strong focus on achieving good financial performance through good old fashioned stock performance. We used technology to enhance this performance.
The opportunity
The successful applicant will be working alongside the farm owner and at times casual staff. The right applicant will be given the opportunity to make stock decisions for a designated stock class or block of land. There is opportunity to progress within the business for the right applicant. The applicant must be able to work alone...
26 Drystock jobs
A BIT ABOUT PENTWYN FARMS…
Pentwyn Farms is a 1200ha family owned sheep and beef operation, located in the hills close to the Desert Road near Waiouru. Pentwyn Farms has been under the current ownership for more than 40 years and has good infrastructure and systems that work for this property. They are currently running breeding ewes, finishing lambs, bulls, steers and heifers, and also have 141ha of cropping – both forage and cash.
The Owner’s also run a contracting business, with 9 John Deere tractors ranging from 70 – 400 hp. They support surrounding farms with full cultivation, direct drilling, hay and baleage, where the contour ranges from flat to very steep.
THE OPPORTUNITY…
Due to the current 2IC of the contracting business leaving after 7 years for a career change, there is an opportunity for an Experienced Tractor Operator to join the team. Pentwyn Farms are willing to invest in your career development and for the right person there is a potential pathway into...
The Waitonui Milltrust Group is a large-scale mixed farming business, operating in both the North and South Islands. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operations Manager in Enfield to oversee the management of 4 dairy farms and 6 dry stock properties. These comprise of approximately 1510 ha, milking 5000 cows, to produce 2m kgMS. There is a further 1200 ha operated as a dairy support block grazing.
Reporting to the General Manager, the priority is to maximise sustainable profits from diverse enterprises. This means effective allocation of resources while maintaining flexibility to take advantage of scale without compromising performance. The position has been designed to strengthen the business’s management resources, ensure sustainability at senior management level and enable delegation that meets the demands of the business.
Success to date has reflected a practical approach combined with timely decision making. We therefore seek someone with a proven track record...
This is a unique opportunity for a Shepherd General to work on a large scale East Coast sheep and beef station. Come and work with a really positive Farm Manager who believes in coaching and developing his team.
Panekiri Station is 9,000ha / 5,200ha effective hill country station running 50,000 su, bordered by Te Urewere National Park and located 40km northwest of Wairoa.
The large scale of Panekiri station and the strong focus on staff development make this role a truly unique opportunity. Panekiri Station is part of Pāmu Farms of New Zealand which has a nationwide portfolio of farms. This enables Pāmu to offer continual development and promotion opportunities and exposure to industry leading farming practices.
In this role you will work closely with the Stock Managers and Senior Staff, in a team of 10. If you’re looking to progress your career in agriculture and gain invaluable experience working on a large-scale station, this could be the role for you....
Castlepoint Station is an iconic and progressive 25,000 S.U. sheep and beef hill country property in coastal Wairarapa, 64 km from Masterton. The successful applicant will possess the following:
Be honest, reliable and have a high standard of workmanship and leadership with a ‘can do’ attitude
Be comfortable working in a team environment or alone
Have a thorough understanding of water systems, fencing, tractor driving, and machinery skills
Appreciate the importance of recording accurate information
Be a good communicator
Have a good understanding of technology, and be able to record information on Farm IQ etc.
Excellent working conditions and equipment provided. Remuneration will be negotiated with the successful applicant and will reflect their experience and qualifications. Excellent recreational activities available e.g. Fishing, diving, hunting etc. Three bedroom house with school bus at gate Potential work for partner in accommodation division...
FEATURES
- Modern semi intensive Farming operation based on high quality Romney/Angus genetics ( NB. Home of the Kiwitahi Romney Stud) - On the doorstep of Lake Taupo, hunting, fishing, skiing! - Opportunity to be part of a team and learn from a modern yet traditional sheep and cattle operation - Generous remuneration package based on experience - Warm 3 bedroom cottage and usual perks POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- At least 2 years experience - Excellent stockmanship - A competent team of dogs - Ability to work alone and as part of a team - A sound understanding of modern farming practices and record keeping - Must be fit, honest, reliable and diligent. - Good sense of humour Any queries please email Paddy at kiwitahi09@gmail.com
$41,000 - $55,000 yearly
Brancott Station
425 Glenross Road, Waiwhare, New Zealand
Brancott Station is currently looking for a Shepherd and/or a general.
Located 35 minutes from Hastings, off the Napier–Taihape road, Brancott Station is a 650 ha sheep and beef breeding and finishing property running approximately 2,500 Romney ewes and 250 Angus cows.
Applicants are required to have:
Understanding of grazing management and animal health
General maintenance skills - water systems, fencing.
Confident operating machinery and driving tractors.
Must have good stockmanship skills.
The ability to communicate well.
If applying as a shepherd, dogs are required. A general wouldn’t require dogs.
The successful applicant will work alongside one other person, the farm manager. But must be reliable and capable of working unsupervised and independently too.
The position offers a 1-bedroom cottage with competitive remuneration to suit the applicants skills and experience.
Applicants should...
We are looking for an enthusiastic and cheerful Fencer General to join our hard working team.
Nukuhakari is a family owned and managed 5000 acre coastal property with another 5000 acres surrounding it in bush.
We are situated in Waikawau, 1 hr 20 SW of Waitomo in the King Country and 1 3/4 hr north of New Plymouth.
We are a drystock farm running 8000 ewes, 750 cows and 450 - 500 trading cattle. Together with another nearby property we finish all our stock.
Jobs will include fencing, tractor work, yard work, maintenance and upkeep of water schemes to name just a few.
If you enjoy hunting, fishing, diving and living in a remote setting and have fencing experience then we would love to hear from you. All other skills a bonus.
You will at times be working alone, but often with other team members.
A comfortable 3 bedroom house and power are included. Remuneration subject to experience.
Get in contact with Hamish or Bridget on 06 7529869 or email for...
Located 30 minutes from Taupo, Otamatea comprises 2,500ha and operates as a production unit within the Lochinver Station business.
The property farms approximately 5,000 cattle, including 2,800 dairy heifers, together with 6000 terminal ewes. Otamatea is well developed, has excellent facilities and is operated by a team of five staff.
An experienced Shepherd General is required to assist the Operations Manager in the management of this block. This is an interesting and varied position and will suit a person with the following experience:
* Two plus years sheep/beef or dairy farming
* Team of 2–3 working dogs
* Good stockmanship
* Be committed to workplace health and safety
* Willingness to take on responsibility
* Ability to do a range of farm work
* Punctual and reliable
This position offers competitive remuneration and a comfortable three-bedroom house. A Primary school is located next to the property with bus available to intermediate school....
Vacancy covering work on 2 properties 35 mins East of Stratford, Taranaki. The property runs 12,000su of Sheep & Beef of varied stock types on 1100Ha effective of mixed country class.
The job will involve stock movements, yard work, fencing, repairs and maintenance, assist in assessing health & feed needs of mobs in your care. This position offers accommodation on farm, interesting and varied work, learning possibilities. The position requires a positive attitude, motivation, reliability, excellent communication skills, 2-4 working dogs and the ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team. Experience preferable but not essential.
A BIT ABOUT SOUTHERN CROSS DAIRY SHEEP…
Southern Cross as a sister company and supplier to Maui Milk has been founded on passion, innovation and hard work. Both businesses are leaders in the emerging sheep dairy industry in New Zealand, bringing pure wholesome sheep milk products to the world. Established in 2015, Southern Cross Dairy Sheep includes the country’s leading genetic programme with a new, recognised breed of dairy sheep - Southern Cross™ and a supplier to Maui Milk of both milking ewes and milk. Maui Milk has a rapidly expanding supply base with Danone and their foundation customer who are global leaders in childhood nutrition where their sheep milk is used in their Karicare™ brand of infant formula.
For more information on Maui Milk please follow this link www.mauimilk.co.nz
THE OPPORTUNITY…
Southern Cross now requires a Sheep Breeding/Drystock Manager. You will be responsible for the management of the breeding/drystock operation of 630ha, which may...
Ideal Applicant would have Fencing Skills, Confidence with tractor work, Hand Piece skills, Ability with stock work, Handy dog, Current Full Drivers License, Able to work independently and a willingness to learn. Tidy accommodation available as part of the package. 21 Km to both Feilding and Palmerston North. Please e mail CV and cover letter.
We are looking for an energetic, motivated and positive person to join our team as Block Manager with an interest in progressing their career.
As a key part of a wider farm operation, the 470ha sheep and beef hill country property is located at Piriaka – 10km south of Taumarunui running high-performing breeding ewes, beef cows and R2 steers. The farm is well-developed with sound infrastructure.
The role is predominantly stock work but will incorporate all aspects of running a farm business.
This position will suit someone who is:
passionate about stock performance and dogs and has at least 3 years experience
self-motivated, independent and a problem-solver
well-organised
an excellent communicator
Whilst this is a stand-alone role and on a day-to-day basis the Block Manager will be autonomous, you will be well-supported by the farm owner and there is a wider team which will support you during busy periods just as you will support them . Having a collaborative,...
Are you someone who is passionate about getting outdoors? Do you love working in nature, have good practical farming skills and want to work on the land? Then this dry stock 2IC role could be for you!
We are looking for a 2IC to be a part of our dry stock team. The farm is a 720ha dry stock farm in Te Awamutu, running 14,000 stock units made up of 4000 deer, 700 dairy grazers and 400 sheep.
Your day-to-day work could include grazing management, break feeding and feeding out along with the opportunity to expand your deer experience or working the hills moving stock.
The ideal candidate will have:
Grazing management of dairy heifers and managing weight targets
Knowledge of operating farm machinery on hill country, with experience feeding out and break feeding
General fencing and farm maintenance skills
Deer farming/velveting experience is preferred but not essential, the willingness to learn is
Ability to work alone and as part of a team
What we...
A BIT ABOUT SOUTHERN CROSS DAIRY SHEEP…
Southern Cross as a sister company and supplier to Maui Milk has been founded on passion, innovation and hard work. Both businesses are leaders in the emerging sheep dairy industry in New Zealand, bringing pure wholesome sheep milk products to the world. Established in 2015, Southern Cross Dairy Sheep includes the country’s leading genetic programme with a new, recognised breed of dairy sheep - Southern Cross™ and a supplier to Maui Milk of both milking ewes and milk. Maui Milk has a rapidly expanding supply base with Danone and their foundation customer who are global leaders in childhood nutrition where their sheep milk is used in their Karicare™ brand of infant formula.
For more information on Maui Milk please follow this link www.mauimilk.co.nz
THE OPPORTUNITY…
Due to the expansion and success of Waikino, a Dairy 2IC is now required to assist the newly appointed Dairy Farm Manager and wider team. This is an exciting role...
Fencer/General Farm Hand
A unique position has arisen for a fencer/general farm hand to work on an idyllic farming island.
Ponui Island is a wildlife sanctuary and is situated in the Hauraki gulf. All 3 farms are privately owned. The southern farm is a 10 min boat trip across from Kawakawa Bay.
During the summer, the farm gets busy with campers as there is a Christian camp site on the main beach. Many other groups use the camp site throughout the year.
The 645 ha (355 effective) family farm runs 1200 breeding Romney ewes plus replacements and 300 mixed age dairy beef steers as well as grazing blocks on the mainland.
Role includes.
Fencing new and old (primary role)
Weed control.
General stock work
Animal husbandry
General maintenance
Skills required.
The ability to erect a stock proof farm fence unsupervised.
Ability to work alone or part of a team.
Farm machinery experience
A responsible approach to health and safety
Excellent communication...
Situated in Gladstone near Masterton, Waikoukou Farming and Taumaru are excited to offer this newly created position to the industry.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated fencer general to join our team.
Waikoukou is 750ha wintering 6,500su, Taumaru is 460ha wintering 5,800su. Both breeding and finishing farms.
Farms are situated 25mins from Masterton, 15mins from Carterton, 15mins to Martinborough. With 5mins between the farms.
Gladstone school 15kms away, school bus at the end of the driveway. As well as Longbush Playgroup 2mins down the road.
Recently renovated 3-bedroom Cottage is available with the position, as well as a competitive remuneration package
The successful applicant needs to have a great work ethic, be self-motivated, tidy, trustworthy, have a high quality of workmanship and great sense of humour. Handy but not essential 1 to 2 working dogs, as during the busy periods there will be yard work and the odd few shifts.
For more information or...
About us
TeTuhi Station is a breeding and finishing property of sheep & cattle covering 1600ha consisting of two properties in the Ruakituri Valley. The property is predominantly steep hill country, with some large paddocks. Access is mostly via quad bike or horse.
The opportunity
This position is newly created and would suit a beginning shepherd or someone early in their career. Starting with a couple of dogs and a ‘can do’ attitude. We are looking for someone with loads of energy, passion for farming and enthusiasm for learning. The successful applicant will know how to work hard when there are jobs to be finished. This position is answerable to the Stock Manager and is partially found.
Tasks & responsibilities
Day to day stock work- sheep & cattle - have at least 1 working dog with basic control and keen to train up additional (under supervision)
Be responsible for caring for dogs
Experience operating a quad bike preferable or willing to...
This is a unique opportunity to join an efficient & dynamic sheep and beef operation on the edge of the Catlins in South Otago
Awakiki Ridges carries 9000 su consisting of 85% perendale sheep and mixed beef cattle.
The 1350ha family owned property is well fenced with significant roading & lanes across rolling to steep terrain. Location is approximately 15 minutes from Balclutha, 75 minutes south of Dunedin.
This role would suit an individual who enjoys a mix of team and independent work.
The position offers:
Good hours, regular weekends off with paid overtime available
Competitive salary and package
Warm 3 bedroomed cottage
Late model vehicles
A wide variety of work with high use of contractors and self-care lambing
The opportunity to progress your career to the next level with training and support
Considerable native bush and forestry trails for the avid hunter and recreational biking enthusiast.
Required for this role:...
We’re expanding our farming business which means we’ve got a new role available for someone who enjoys working with others and plenty of variety.
Senlac Station is predominately gentle to rolling hill country based 15 minutes from Porangahau and 35 minutes from Waipukurau in Central Hawke’s Bay. We’re running approx 16,000su made up of 50% sheep, 40% cattle and 10% deer. We have recently taken on the lease of 480 ha next door, making a total of 1544ha. We will be running the property as 3 adjoining units and your role will be to assist the 3 Block Managers.
Key Responsibilities
Stock work incl mustering, yard work, animal health etc
Fencing (mainly R&M)
Tractor work
Key Requirements
Minimum 1-2 working dogs
Minimum 2 years experience
Basic chainsaw, fencing and tractor skills
As you will be working across 3 blocks there’s never a dull moment and you will enjoy a role with plenty of variety and working with...