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Rural Directions
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
Your Next Career Adventure: Farm Manager
Rural Directions
Located in the Hurunui District, one hour north of Christchurch. Sole charge Farm Manager Opportunity – Cashmere Goats & Dairy Grazing. Variety of work across livestock, pasture management, and farm development. Your Future Workplace Located in the Hurunui District, approximately one hour from Christchurch, this 63ha property runs an intensified livestock system with 200–300 cashmere goats and around 50 seasonal Friesian bull calves, alongside on-farm summer feed production of hay and baleage. The property is still being developed, with internal fencing and water infrastructure upgrades planned, offering the successful applicant the opportunity to manage day-to-day operations while contributing to its ongoing improvement.           Your Role As Farm Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of this 63ha property, managing livestock, pasture, and general farm maintenance. This is largely a sole-charge role, with initial handover...
LS
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
Experienced Shepherd
Lone Star Farms Ltd
One of our valued staff members is on the move, which leaves an opening for an Experienced Shepherd. If being part of running a 25,000su breeding Station which is part of a dynamic, high performing farm business appeals to you, consider this role with us. Located next to the Taieri Gorge inland Dunedin, Barewood is a 6,420 ha (5300 ha effective) breeding property with a trading component wintering 15,000 Headwater ewes, 4600 Hoggets and 200 breeding cows. For this position you will need: • 3-4 years experience working as a Shepherd • Competent team of working dogs • Excellent work ethic • Self-motivation and a willingness to learn • A willingness to embrace new technology What We Offer • Competitive remuneration based on experience with over-time • Modern 3-bedroom house • Excellent infrastructure • Local Rugby and Dog trial clubs • Local schooling and playgroup • Well maintained vehicles and machinery Take the next step in your farming journey...
Hubka Farms Ltd
Mar 14, 2026
Seasonal
Equipment Operator
Hubka Farms Ltd Alberta, Canada
Hubka Farms Ltd. Is currently seeking energetic and experienced farm equipment operators for the 2026 season in Canada. If you think you have what it takes, and would like to experience a fast paced, dusty, dirty, fun environment running top of the line equipment for long hrs, come join the team starting in March and running through October. Send us a message or email your resume/C.V. to   j obs@hubkafarms.ca Accommodations and transit to and from work are available. Duties will include: Planting (Potato's, Wheat, Canola, Beans, Peas and Barley) Cultivate and irrigate crops Harvest crops Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment (Tractors, sprayers, tillage, etc.) Job Requirements minimum 2 year experience operating large machinery Experience on large scale farm is an asset Preference given to operators with potato experience Willing to work long hours No allergies wheat/dust Must be able to lift 30 pound repeatedly Can Speak English...
Simply Spraying Limited
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
Lead Sprayer Operator / Farm Assistant
$32.00 - $40.00 hourly
Simply Spraying Limited 1095 Methven Chertsey Road, Lauriston, New Zealand
Location: Mid Canterbury – Lauriston (between Methven and Ashburton) About Us: Simply Spraying Ltd is a boom spray contracting business that offers a quality service to a great group of local clients throughout the Mid Canterbury Region. We operate two modern, high clearance self-propelled sprayers, each with full auto-steering and auto-nozzle control. These versatile machines offer various boom widths, wheel track spacings and nozzle options. As a business we focus on adopting new technology, infrastructure and ideas which make the operation more efficient, sustainable, enjoyable, and environmentally responsible. Alongside the spray business we also operate a 320ha fully irrigated crop farm which has a diverse rotation of different grasses, cereals, radishes, chicory, spinach and legumes, as well as wintering approximately 6,000 store lambs.   About the role: The current person in this role has done a fantastic job and is moving on for...
Rural Directions
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
Your Next Career Move: General Shepherd Awaits!
Rural Directions
·         Located in Putorino, Northern Hawke’s Bay ·         Largescale coastal breeding property. ·         B e part of a strong rural community.   Your Future Workplace Waitaha Station is a large 1502ha coastal hill country property located north of Napier in Hawke’s Bay. The farm runs approximately 5000 MA breeding ewes and 400 Angus breeding cows across varied terrain and is well regarded for producing strong livestock performance year on year. It’s a hands-on farming operation where pride is taken in good stockmanship, well-kept infrastructure, and doing the basics well. Your Role This hands-on General Shepherd role suits someone who enjoys both stock work and general farm duties, with an even split between the two. Working alongside the Station Manager and casual staff, you’ll support day-to-day farm operations and help maintain a productive, well-run property. Responsibilities include general farm work such as fencing (R&M),...
Brownrigg Agriculture
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Shepherd
Brownrigg Agriculture Poukawa, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand
We are looking for a motivated Shepherd to join our Puketio Farm. Puketio is part of Brownrigg Agriculture’s 5,500ha livestock platform. The 1,170ha farm finishes lambs, bulls and runs Angus breeding cows on the steeper hill country. The role offers the chance to be part of a small, motivated team of four but have support from the wider business around you offering genuine progression opportunities. Key responsibilities will include: Stock work across lamb, bulls, and breeding cows Shifting and grazing management across varied country Animal health treatments and monitoring performance Supporting pasture and forage management General farm maintenance Reporting to the Farm Manager of Puketio, this hands-on role is suited to someone with a couple of years’ practical farming experience who is confident working both independently and as part of a team. You’ll be supported by a Farm Manager who is committed to helping you continue to grow and develop. Ideally, you...
Knightlands Herefords
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
DRY STOCK - GENERAL FARM POSITION / STOCKMAN
$60,000 - $75,000 yearly
Knightlands Herefords Otamarakau, Bay of Plenty
We are looking for a person to assist us in the running of our three farms.  This position is based on a 70 Ha farm in Otamarakau.  Approximately 40 min from Whakatane and 25 min from Te Puke.  The farm has been  converted into a fattening beef block from a small dairy farm. This farm is run in conjunction with a 480ha and a 250ha farm 7-15km away.  The farms calve down 650 commercial and registered Hereford cows, and sells Hereford bulls for the dairy industry.   We make all of our own supplement. The successful applicant will reside on the 70 ha block but would be employed to work on all the farms as needed and you would be ultimately accountable to the Farm Owner. The successful applicant HAS to have prior farm experience, reliable and with a good work ethic.  They will have to be happy to work by themselves at times and with others.  Good communication is essential as they will need to liase regularly with the farm owner and other workers. They will need 2-3 working...
RF
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Junior/Intermediate Shepherd
Rangiatea Farming Co Mount Somers, New Zealand
Junior / Intermediate Shepherd — Rangiatea Farm Mt Somers, Mid Canterbury Rangiatea Farm is seeking a motivated Junior to Intermediate Shepherd to join our team in Mt Somers, Mid Canterbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to grow their skills and build a long-term career within a progressive sheep and beef farming business. This role offers genuine hands-on learning across a wide range of sheep and beef operations, with increasing responsibility available over time for the right person. About Rangiatea Farm Rangiatea Farm is an 1100-hectare hill country and developed flats property running approximately 10,000 stock units. Our operation includes: A commercial Perendale flock Several sheep studs, including: Perendale Cheviot Beltex Angus cattle breeding and finishing All stock finished on farm and with a long-term grazing partnership in Ashburton, alongside additional cattle purchased for winter fattening You will work alongside...
Nf
Mar 09, 2026
Seasonal
Air seeder operator/ general farm hand
$30.00 - $40.00 hourly
Nimbedilling farms LTD
Nimbedilling Farms of Pingelly Western Australia, require an air seeder operator / general farm hand for the 2026 seeding season. The main role in this position will be operating a Massey Ferguson 8730 tractor pulling a Morris 12m air seeder to establish a 1200ha cropping program. We are a smaller family oriented operation who value our people and what they do for us. We aim to be flexible and make sure that people enjoy their time working with us. Renumeration will be dependant on experience but will be in the range of $30 to $40 per hour. We would prefer for someone to start before the end of March and work through until at least the end of June. Ongoing work maybe available for the right person. Other jobs will include but not limited to: Spreading Machinery maintenance Machinery clean up  Paddock preparation and post seeding cleaning up Some fencing and stock work may be required Accommodation is very comfortable 2 bedroom air conditioned donga. A work...
AgFirst
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Farm Manager - Ron Frew Family Partnership Ltd
AgFirst
RFFP Ltd are a 3,500-hectare family owned and operated primary industry business located in the Ruapehu Region. The operation comprises two hill-country breeding properties, intensive breeding and finishing farms, a dairy unit, and a commercial market gardening business. Our clients are seeking an experienced Farm Manager to lead stock operations across their intensively managed farms on the outskirts of Ohakune. The 990-hectare operation is run as four separate blocks and requires a candidate with proven experience in ewe breeding systems, lamb and cattle finishing, and dairy support. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential for the role. After 11 years of strong and effective management, the retiring farm manager leaves a well-run operation ready for new management to take the lead. The farms are predominantly flat and winters 11,500 SU. Farm policy includes 6,400 Romney breeding ewes with all lamb progeny finished within the pasture-based system. 1,250...
Rural Directions
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Operations Manager – Alexander Farming Genetics Ltd
Rural Directions
Located in Matamata, Waikato – excellent central location! Leadership Growth Within a Structured Business. Exposure to Top-Tier Farming Systems.   WHERE Alexander Farming Genetics Ltd is a high-performing, family-owned farming business operating across four properties in the Waikato and Tararua regions, totalling over 1,290 hectares. The business runs a diversified mixed-enterprise model, including an intensive commercial sheep and cattle breeding and finishing programme, alongside a recorded stud of Facial Eczema Tolerant Romney ewes. Wintering approximately 10,000 stock units at an average of 14 SU/ha, the operation continues to expand, with a recently acquired 180ha block currently under development to support drystock and arable farming.   Following a recent strategic restructure, the business now operates under a formal Board with an independent Chair and clear governance and management oversight. This well-organised structure supports...
Windsor Park Stud
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Farm Manager
Windsor Park Stud Tauwhare, New Zealand
Position: Farm Manager Location: Windsor Park Stud Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent   Windsor Park Stud are looking for a Farm Manger for one of our properties just outside of Cambridge, to oversee a stunning 350 acres mixed farming operation, which includes cattle and sheep, as well as thoroughbred horses. This is a hands-on, varied role suited to someone with proven practical skills, strong initiative, and a solid background in general farming and some experience in stud work would be advantageous.   Key Responsibilities: Operation of farm machinery, including but not limited to, quad bikes, 4WD’s and tractors Daily care, feeding, and movement of all livestock, including managing animal health Work with our Windsor Park Farm Manager to ensure NAIT movements are up to date Beef & sheep handling skills General maintenance and repairs of the farm, including but not limited to fixing water troughs, gates, fences, and basic plumbing including...
SP
Mar 02, 2026
Full time
Stock Manager
Spring Park Farms
Where: Situated at the beginning of the Catlins - Spring Park Farm offers opportunity and lifestyle. This family-owned business is 10 minutes from Balclutha, with a rural primary school close by and Kaka Point Beach at your doorstep. This is a well-developed farm with excellent infrastructure, fencing systems and farm tracks. What: We are looking for a Stock Manager but would also consider an experienced Shepherd looking to take the next step up to a management role. Our family run farm operates 5000 stock units, sheep and beef - breeding and finishing. Who: Our ideal candidate will demonstrate: A good understanding of livestock management and stockmanship Have 2-3 working dogs under good control  High standards of animal health and welfare Experience with stock handling, drafting, weighing and shifting  Capacity to work independently but would enjoy support from our family (which includes cheeky teenagers) and contractors when needed Physically fit and...
Elserae Agriculture
Mar 02, 2026
Full time
Full Time Farm Hand
$35.00 - $45.00 hourly
Elserae Agriculture Maya Western Australia, Australia
Full-Time Farm Hand Wanted We are seeking a motivated, full-time Farm Hand to join our family-operated, 6000ha broadacre cropping farm in Maya, WA. Our business operates a modern fleet of machinery equipped with the latest cropping technology. We value a positive team culture built on open communication, flexibility and work-life balance.  Located 290km northeast of Perth, our local town is Dalwallinu - a vibrant and well-serviced community. Dalwallinu offers a District High School, Doctor/Hospital/Pharmacy, Supermarket, Football, Hockey, Netball Club, Creative Arts and a Grower Group. About the Role: • Involved in all aspects of broadacre cropping (seeding, spraying, harvest) • Operation and basic maintenance of farm machinery • Supporting general farm maintenance What We’re Looking For: • Previous farming or machinery experience preferred • A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn • Ability to work independently and as...
GF
Mar 02, 2026
Full time
Fencer General – Te Ākau, Waikato
Glenn Farms Ltd
Glenn Farms is looking for a practical, hands-on   Fencer General   to join our team. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in tidy, stock-proof fencing, and don’t mind pitching in with the occasional stock work, this could be the role for you. Te Ākau has a great rural community with plenty going on - rugby, tennis, and local events. 35 mins to Huntly, 50 mins to Raglan, 1hr to Hamilton. Glenn Farms operates across   three adjoining farm blocks   totalling 1500ha, and you’ll be working on projects across all of them. One of these blocks is coastal, offering access to the beach and great recreational fishing. About the Role This is a varied position with a strong focus on fencing, water and general farm maintenance. Key responsibilities: Fencing:   New fencing, repairs, and maintenance of existing lines across all blocks Water systems:   Assisting with installation of a new system and expansion of existing infrastructure General farm...
Rural Directions
Mar 02, 2026
Full time
Farm Manager – Poukawa Farm - Brownrigg Agriculture
Rural Directions
Located in Hawke’s Bay, 20 minutes from Hastings. Work on a modern, large-scale finishing operation with excellent infrastructure. Exposure to wider Brownrigg Agriculture operations and opportunities to contribute ideas. WHERE Brownrigg Agriculture is a privately owned, large-scale Hawke’s Bay farming business operating across 8,000 hectares, producing premium export crops (squash, onions and maize grain) alongside intensive lamb and cattle finishing. Specialising in winter/spring lamb trading, the business finishes 100–130,000 lambs annually, supported by a flexible bull beef programme and Angus breeding cows. Organised into five farm units, Brownrigg operates under a strong ‘One Business’ model, using shared resources and a centralised support team to drive efficiency, high animal welfare standards and continuous people development through its “Be Better, Every Day” strategy.   With an effective grazing area of 1,150ha, the Poukawa Farm is a...
NF
Mar 02, 2026
Full time
Senior Shepherd
$65,000 - $75,000 yearly
NSK Farming Ltd Hakataramea Valley, New Zealand
NSK Farming ltd is a family business which operates a large scale sheep, beef and cropping property of 4700ha. At present we run 9500 ewes and 850 cows with replacements and generally finish all progeny. The farm is located at Cattle Creek in the Hakataramea Valley which is  30 mins from Kurow and just over an hour away from Oamaru and Tekapo. We are close to lakes, rivers, ski fields and a well supported popular rugby club. The job involves working along side our stock manager and another shepherd. The successful applicant will require the following attributes; Be comfortable around large numbers of stock Be able to communicate well with others Be able to carry out general duties unsupervised We offer: Lots of stock work Own ute Good accommodation Good sheep & cattle yards Further training with outside providers References will be required. Remuneration based on experience Email or call Nat on  0274 959896
Catalina Farms
Feb 25, 2026
Seasonal
Seeder Operator in WA mid-west
Catalina Farms Coorow WA, Australia
Opportunity to join a seeding team as a seeder operator in a family owned and operated, 12,500ha broadacre cropping enterprise near Coorow, Western Australia (approx. 3hrs nth of Perth). The role: Start early-mid April to end of May (approx. 7 weeks pending weather) Roster dependent on seeding requirements, approx 12-day fortnight. Some flexibility with relief operators in place. 12-14hr shifts - some nightshift component. Operating a 600hp Quadtrac with 21m bar and tow behind cart. Loading the seeder with fertiliser, seed, liquid N Maintenance, cleaning and general farm duties if required We require the following: This role would best suit a seasonal candidate with previous experience in seeding operations Someone who enjoys working in an experienced team with good attention to detail. Manual C Class Driver’s License as a minimum. HR or HC preferred. Non-smoker Ability to learn new technology We can offer: Modern and well maintained...
EL
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Experienced Fencer / Tractor Operator
EJAPS Ltd Pleasant Point, New Zealand
Join an extensive family farming business near Pleasant Point, South Canterbury, and play a key role in developing infrastructure across a diverse and expanding operation. Our farms span Wagyu, bull beef, dairy grazing and dairy platforms, with this position focused primarily on development work across multiple blocks. About the Role This is a hands-on position with a strong focus on strengthening and developing infrastructure across a large-scale farming operation. The successful applicant will: Build, repair and upgrade fencing (essential skill) Undertake development work across different farm blocks Improve and maintain stock water systems Operate tractors for a range of tasks (fertiliser spreading, mowing, fencing and general farm work) Assist with stock work including moving cattle, yard work and animal health tasks Carry out general farm maintenance as required About You Proven fencing experience (essential) Confident and competent tractor operator...
Rural Directions
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Livestock Manager – Drumpeel Farms Ltd
Rural Directions
·         Located in Hawke’s Bay, 10 minutes from Hastings. ·         Work within a high-performing, technology-invested business. ·         The opportunity to operate at a senior level within a structured team. WHERE Drumpeel Farms Limited is a family-owned business in Poukawa, Hawke’s Bay, covering 1,400 ha on Horonui Road and 600 ha on Drumpeel Road. They run a high-performance lamb and bull finishing system alongside intensive arable cropping, finishing around 1,400 R2 Friesian bulls and 8,000–10,000 trade lambs annually, plus a small sheep breeding flock. Both properties have strong infrastructure, with Drumpeel focused on cereal, vegetable, and small seed production. Seasonal priorities shift between cropping in spring and livestock in autumn. Investment in technology and systems underpins the farm’s high-performance, forward-focused approach.          WHAT As Livestock Manager, you will lead Drumpeel Farms’ livestock...
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