Rural Directions

A BIT ABOUT WAYTEMORE FARMS LTD… Waytemore Farms Limited comprises 4 farms with a total holding of 1454.5ha, located across the rural communities of Ararimu, Paparimu and Paparata on the southern Auckland city boundary.  The four contiguous farming properties consist of one sheep and beef farm and three dairy farms, all of which are all well raced for access and stock movement. THE OPPORTUNITY… As the Fencer General your key tasks will be fencing, and any repairs and maintenance (R&M) on the farm. Around 70% of the role will be fencing, with the rest being made up of other R & M (spraying, tractor work, water systems) and some yard work. You will be given the autonomy to manage your day to day tasks, plan your week and work with the Farm Business Manager to prioritise the requirements of the farming operation. As there are 4 different farming blocks, your role will be to understand each blocks requirements and plan your workload accordingly. A BIT ABOUT YOU…...

A BIT ABOUT UPOKORAU FARM… Upokorau Farm is a privately owned family farm, located just 10 minutes from Kerikeri in the Far North. The property is operating as a sheep and beef breeding and finishing property, with additional lambs purchased when the season allows. This scenic property is located on State Highway 10 and due to the Northern location offers beautiful weather all year round. THE OPPORTUNITY…          As the Experienced Shepherd General/2IC you will have the opportunity to work closely with the Farm Manager, who is happy to develop your farm skills. This is a hands on role, with both stock and general farm work, offering variety on a daily basis. Duties will include; stock work, farm maintenance including fencing, weed control, water and tractor work, as well as the recording of on farm information. There is a real opportunity to grow in this role and more responsibility will be given as your skills develop. A BIT ABOUT YOU… Along with relevant...

A BIT ABOUT OHINEWAIRUA STATION… Ohinewairua Station is a 7500ha station, situated on the Napier-Taihape Road in the Central North Island and is owned by longstanding family shareholders. This well-developed breeding and finishing farming business is running sheep, beef and deer.  The property has excellent infrastructure throughout, and good farming systems and cropping plans in place.Ohinewairua Station is situated in the Moawhango district; with a strong rural community and plenty of social happenings. THE OPPORTUNITY… As a Shepherd, you will be working within a team completing all the day-to-day stock work including mustering, stock shifts, yard work, animal health and handpiece work. Mustering is done on quads and side-by-sides, with the opportunity to use horses at certain times of the year. This role will give you the opportunity to be supported in a team environment and also work autonomously. A BIT ABOUT YOU… . Management offers support and...

A BIT ABOUT RIMANUI FARMS LTD… Rimanui Farms Limited is a largescale farming business operating eight sheep and beef cattle farms across the North Island and includes some of New Zealand’s most iconic farms; Lochinver, Erewhon and Huiarua. The farms are well developed and are managed by a group of high performing Farm Managers and their teams. Stock policies are mixed sheep and beef cattle, predominantly breeding and finishing in conjunction with a range of dry stock enterprises. Currently performing well, the farms retain considerable potential for improved performance. Rimanui Farms has a strong business strategy and the resources and stakeholder support to achieve their objectives. THE OPPORTUNITY… This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the management and development of some of New Zealand’s most significant farming assets. The Business Manager works closely with the Farm Managers to develop farm systems that realise the potential of the farms and...