2 jobs found in te ākau

General Maintenance – Development:     Farm Position: We are seeking a skilled, proactive positive individual to maintain and improve the infrastructure on our farm in the Waikato.  This role is ideal for a retired or semi-retired farmer with energy, a strong work ethic, and attention to detail. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintaining and repairing houses and farm buildings Upgrading sheds and duck blinds (Maimais) Weed control and spraying Maintaining and improving farm tracks and accesswa ys Spreading gravel and repairing or building new fences Preparing areas and planting native trees Possum and pest control Qualifications:   Applicants should have experience with farm equipment operation, including excavators and bulldozers. The work is varied, flexible, and weather dependent. This position could suit someone who enjoys seasonal travel, as work availability may be limited...

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...