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Quartz Hill Station

Quartz Hill Station is a family-owned and operated farming business located in Windwhistle, in the heart of the Rakaia Gorge, just an hour’s drive west of Christchurch. The property is set in the foothills and offers a mix of flat, rolling, and steep hill country across 3,000 hectares. The station runs approximately 18,000 stock units, made up of Headwater sheep, Angus cattle, red hinds, and velveting stags, finishing 70% of progeny along with 2 other properties nearby: an integrated finishing farm and dairy farm.  

Quartz Hill is focused on practical, forward-thinking farming, with a strong emphasis on environmental responsibility and long-term sustainability. The team use up-to-date technology and systems to closely monitor stock performance and ensure the farm continues to develop and improve. It’s a business that values input, initiative, and a shared commitment to doing things well. You will be involved in regular management meetings and have the ability to provide genuine input in how the farm is run.

May 16, 2025
Full time
Stock Manager
Quartz Hill Station Rakaia Gorge, Windwhistle, New Zealand
Quartz Hill Station is a family-owned and operated farming business located in Windwhistle, in the heart of the Rakaia Gorge, just an hour’s drive west of Christchurch. The property is set in the foothills and offers a mix of flat, rolling, and steep hill country across 3,000 hectares. The station runs approximately 18,000 stock units, made up of Headwater sheep, Angus cattle, red hinds, and velveting stags, finishing 70% of progeny along with 2 other properties nearby: an integrated finishing farm and dairy farm.    Quartz Hill is focused on practical, forward-thinking farming, with a strong emphasis on environmental responsibility and long-term sustainability. The team use up-to-date technology and systems to closely monitor stock performance and ensure the farm continues to develop and improve. It’s a business that values input, initiative, and a shared commitment to doing things well. You will be involved in regular management meetings and have the ability to provide...