Rural Directions

A BIT ABOUT WHENUANUI FARM… Whenuanui Farm is located 3 minutes’ drive from Helensville and is owned and actively farmed by Richard and Dianne Kidd. It is a 376ha sheep and beef farming operation, running approximately 1600 sheep and 250 breeding cows and supplies premium spring lamb to Countdown under the Kaipara Lamb brand. The farm business provides some synergies for managing resources of both machinery and labour during peak periods of seasonal activities across a 500 ha beef rearing and finishing farm 20 minutes away.  The owners of this highly productive farming business take pride in maintaining and developing a sustainable farming business.  For more information on Whenuanui please go to - www.whenuanuifarm.nz   THE OPPORTUNITY… Due to the career progression of the incumbent the owners are seeking an experienced 2IC to join their team. Encompassing all aspects of farm work this role will enable you to demonstrate your strong stockmanship, general farm...

A BIT ABOUT EVERGREEN AGRICULTURE Evergreen Agriculture is farming 1100ha across a range of owned and leased properties in the North Waikato/Franklin region. The properties currently finish lambs, bulls and Wagyu steers and grow approx. 300ha of maize and also grass silage each year. THE OPPORTUNITY… Evergreen Agriculture has grown rapidly over the last 12 months and they are now looking for a Stock Manager to join their team. The key focus for this role is to assist the farm owners with the day to day management of the farming business. Key responsibilities will include: Stock Management Pasture & Crop Management Water & Infrastructure Management The Stock Manager will be involved in key farm management decisions including the annual budget and farm plan. A BIT ABOUT YOU… Along with relevant agricultural experience and a passion for farming, you will need 2 – 3 good working dogs and the ability to: Work hard with good self-drive and...