Tararua Sheep and Beef Farm Business of the Year 2021
Stepping stone to stock managers position
Generous remuneration package
Committed to progressing staff within the industry.
About us
Glanworth is an 890Ha sheep and beef farm, located 20 minutes from Pahiatua and 40 minutes from Palmerston North. Currently running 8000 SU. The farm is a great balance of flat to steep hill country. Glanworth also runs a successful Angus stud, selling around 70 bulls a year. Glanworth has a strong focus on achieving good financial performance through good old fashioned stock performance. We used technology to enhance this performance.
The opportunity
The successful applicant will be working alongside the farm owner and at times casual staff. The right applicant will be given the opportunity to make stock decisions for a designated stock class or block of land. There is opportunity to progress within the business for the right applicant. The applicant must be able to work alone...
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A BIT ABOUT PENTWYN FARMS…
Pentwyn Farms is a 1200ha family owned sheep and beef operation, located in the hills close to the Desert Road near Waiouru. Pentwyn Farms has been under the current ownership for more than 40 years and has good infrastructure and systems that work for this property. They are currently running breeding ewes, finishing lambs, bulls, steers and heifers, and also have 141ha of cropping – both forage and cash.
The Owner’s also run a contracting business, with 9 John Deere tractors ranging from 70 – 400 hp. They support surrounding farms with full cultivation, direct drilling, hay and baleage, where the contour ranges from flat to very steep.
THE OPPORTUNITY…
Due to the current 2IC of the contracting business leaving after 7 years for a career change, there is an opportunity for an Experienced Tractor Operator to join the team. Pentwyn Farms are willing to invest in your career development and for the right person there is a potential pathway into...
The Waitonui Milltrust Group is a large-scale mixed farming business, operating in both the North and South Islands. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operations Manager in Enfield to oversee the management of 4 dairy farms and 6 dry stock properties. These comprise of approximately 1510 ha, milking 5000 cows, to produce 2m kgMS. There is a further 1200 ha operated as a dairy support block grazing.
Reporting to the General Manager, the priority is to maximise sustainable profits from diverse enterprises. This means effective allocation of resources while maintaining flexibility to take advantage of scale without compromising performance. The position has been designed to strengthen the business’s management resources, ensure sustainability at senior management level and enable delegation that meets the demands of the business.
Success to date has reflected a practical approach combined with timely decision making. We therefore seek someone with a proven track record...
This is a unique opportunity for a Shepherd General to work on a large scale East Coast sheep and beef station. Come and work with a really positive Farm Manager who believes in coaching and developing his team.
Panekiri Station is 9,000ha / 5,200ha effective hill country station running 50,000 su, bordered by Te Urewere National Park and located 40km northwest of Wairoa.
The large scale of Panekiri station and the strong focus on staff development make this role a truly unique opportunity. Panekiri Station is part of Pāmu Farms of New Zealand which has a nationwide portfolio of farms. This enables Pāmu to offer continual development and promotion opportunities and exposure to industry leading farming practices.
In this role you will work closely with the Stock Managers and Senior Staff, in a team of 10. If you’re looking to progress your career in agriculture and gain invaluable experience working on a large-scale station, this could be the role for you....
Castlepoint Station is an iconic and progressive 25,000 S.U. sheep and beef hill country property in coastal Wairarapa, 64 km from Masterton. The successful applicant will possess the following:
Be honest, reliable and have a high standard of workmanship and leadership with a ‘can do’ attitude
Be comfortable working in a team environment or alone
Have a thorough understanding of water systems, fencing, tractor driving, and machinery skills
Appreciate the importance of recording accurate information
Be a good communicator
Have a good understanding of technology, and be able to record information on Farm IQ etc.
Excellent working conditions and equipment provided. Remuneration will be negotiated with the successful applicant and will reflect their experience and qualifications. Excellent recreational activities available e.g. Fishing, diving, hunting etc. Three bedroom house with school bus at gate Potential work for partner in accommodation division...
$41,000 - $55,000 yearly
Brancott Station
425 Glenross Road, Waiwhare, New Zealand
Brancott Station is currently looking for a Shepherd and/or a general.
Located 35 minutes from Hastings, off the Napier–Taihape road, Brancott Station is a 650 ha sheep and beef breeding and finishing property running approximately 2,500 Romney ewes and 250 Angus cows.
Applicants are required to have:
Understanding of grazing management and animal health
General maintenance skills - water systems, fencing.
Confident operating machinery and driving tractors.
Must have good stockmanship skills.
The ability to communicate well.
If applying as a shepherd, dogs are required. A general wouldn’t require dogs.
The successful applicant will work alongside one other person, the farm manager. But must be reliable and capable of working unsupervised and independently too.
The position offers a 1-bedroom cottage with competitive remuneration to suit the applicants skills and experience.
Applicants should...
We are looking for an enthusiastic and cheerful Fencer General to join our hard working team.
Nukuhakari is a family owned and managed 5000 acre coastal property with another 5000 acres surrounding it in bush.
We are situated in Waikawau, 1 hr 20 SW of Waitomo in the King Country and 1 3/4 hr north of New Plymouth.
We are a drystock farm running 8000 ewes, 750 cows and 450 - 500 trading cattle. Together with another nearby property we finish all our stock.
Jobs will include fencing, tractor work, yard work, maintenance and upkeep of water schemes to name just a few.
If you enjoy hunting, fishing, diving and living in a remote setting and have fencing experience then we would love to hear from you. All other skills a bonus.
You will at times be working alone, but often with other team members.
A comfortable 3 bedroom house and power are included. Remuneration subject to experience.
Get in contact with Hamish or Bridget on 06 7529869 or email for...
A BIT ABOUT SOUTHERN CROSS DAIRY SHEEP…
Southern Cross as a sister company and supplier to Maui Milk has been founded on passion, innovation and hard work. Both businesses are leaders in the emerging sheep dairy industry in New Zealand, bringing pure wholesome sheep milk products to the world. Established in 2015, Southern Cross Dairy Sheep includes the country’s leading genetic programme with a new, recognised breed of dairy sheep - Southern Cross™ and a supplier to Maui Milk of both milking ewes and milk. Maui Milk has a rapidly expanding supply base with Danone and their foundation customer who are global leaders in childhood nutrition where their sheep milk is used in their Karicare™ brand of infant formula.
For more information on Maui Milk please follow this link www.mauimilk.co.nz
THE OPPORTUNITY…
Southern Cross now requires a Sheep Breeding/Drystock Manager. You will be responsible for the management of the breeding/drystock operation of 630ha, which may...
We are looking for an energetic, motivated and positive person to join our team as Block Manager with an interest in progressing their career.
As a key part of a wider farm operation, the 470ha sheep and beef hill country property is located at Piriaka – 10km south of Taumarunui running high-performing breeding ewes, beef cows and R2 steers. The farm is well-developed with sound infrastructure.
The role is predominantly stock work but will incorporate all aspects of running a farm business.
This position will suit someone who is:
passionate about stock performance and dogs and has at least 3 years experience
self-motivated, independent and a problem-solver
well-organised
an excellent communicator
Whilst this is a stand-alone role and on a day-to-day basis the Block Manager will be autonomous, you will be well-supported by the farm owner and there is a wider team which will support you during busy periods just as you will support them . Having a collaborative,...
Are you someone who is passionate about getting outdoors? Do you love working in nature, have good practical farming skills and want to work on the land? Then this dry stock 2IC role could be for you!
We are looking for a 2IC to be a part of our dry stock team. The farm is a 720ha dry stock farm in Te Awamutu, running 14,000 stock units made up of 4000 deer, 700 dairy grazers and 400 sheep.
Your day-to-day work could include grazing management, break feeding and feeding out along with the opportunity to expand your deer experience or working the hills moving stock.
The ideal candidate will have:
Grazing management of dairy heifers and managing weight targets
Knowledge of operating farm machinery on hill country, with experience feeding out and break feeding
General fencing and farm maintenance skills
Deer farming/velveting experience is preferred but not essential, the willingness to learn is
Ability to work alone and as part of a team
What we...
A BIT ABOUT SOUTHERN CROSS DAIRY SHEEP…
Southern Cross as a sister company and supplier to Maui Milk has been founded on passion, innovation and hard work. Both businesses are leaders in the emerging sheep dairy industry in New Zealand, bringing pure wholesome sheep milk products to the world. Established in 2015, Southern Cross Dairy Sheep includes the country’s leading genetic programme with a new, recognised breed of dairy sheep - Southern Cross™ and a supplier to Maui Milk of both milking ewes and milk. Maui Milk has a rapidly expanding supply base with Danone and their foundation customer who are global leaders in childhood nutrition where their sheep milk is used in their Karicare™ brand of infant formula.
For more information on Maui Milk please follow this link www.mauimilk.co.nz
THE OPPORTUNITY…
Due to the expansion and success of Waikino, a Dairy 2IC is now required to assist the newly appointed Dairy Farm Manager and wider team. This is an exciting role...
Fencer/General Farm Hand
A unique position has arisen for a fencer/general farm hand to work on an idyllic farming island.
Ponui Island is a wildlife sanctuary and is situated in the Hauraki gulf. All 3 farms are privately owned. The southern farm is a 10 min boat trip across from Kawakawa Bay.
During the summer, the farm gets busy with campers as there is a Christian camp site on the main beach. Many other groups use the camp site throughout the year.
The 645 ha (355 effective) family farm runs 1200 breeding Romney ewes plus replacements and 300 mixed age dairy beef steers as well as grazing blocks on the mainland.
Role includes.
Fencing new and old (primary role)
Weed control.
General stock work
Animal husbandry
General maintenance
Skills required.
The ability to erect a stock proof farm fence unsupervised.
Ability to work alone or part of a team.
Farm machinery experience
A responsible approach to health and safety
Excellent communication...
This is a unique opportunity to join an efficient & dynamic sheep and beef operation on the edge of the Catlins in South Otago
Awakiki Ridges carries 9000 su consisting of 85% perendale sheep and mixed beef cattle.
The 1350ha family owned property is well fenced with significant roading & lanes across rolling to steep terrain. Location is approximately 15 minutes from Balclutha, 75 minutes south of Dunedin.
This role would suit an individual who enjoys a mix of team and independent work.
The position offers:
Good hours, regular weekends off with paid overtime available
Competitive salary and package
Warm 3 bedroomed cottage
Late model vehicles
A wide variety of work with high use of contractors and self-care lambing
The opportunity to progress your career to the next level with training and support
Considerable native bush and forestry trails for the avid hunter and recreational biking enthusiast.
Required for this role:...
We’re expanding our farming business which means we’ve got a new role available for someone who enjoys working with others and plenty of variety.
Senlac Station is predominately gentle to rolling hill country based 15 minutes from Porangahau and 35 minutes from Waipukurau in Central Hawke’s Bay. We’re running approx 16,000su made up of 50% sheep, 40% cattle and 10% deer. We have recently taken on the lease of 480 ha next door, making a total of 1544ha. We will be running the property as 3 adjoining units and your role will be to assist the 3 Block Managers.
Key Responsibilities
Stock work incl mustering, yard work, animal health etc
Fencing (mainly R&M)
Tractor work
Key Requirements
Minimum 1-2 working dogs
Minimum 2 years experience
Basic chainsaw, fencing and tractor skills
As you will be working across 3 blocks there’s never a dull moment and you will enjoy a role with plenty of variety and working with...
We operate a 400ha farm with 230ha dairy platform located 30-minutes from Whangarei town center. We milk 600 spring calving jersey cows through a 50 aside herringbone shed, with protrack drafting, auto heat detection camera, auto teat spray and automatic plant wash system. We are seeking a passionate, hardworking Assistant Manager with large herd experience that wants to contribute and progress in the New Zealand Dairy industry. Having exceptional animal husbandry, pasture & communication skills are a must. The role will require you to assist the Manager to achieve farm targets and goals and guide the team when the Manager is not around. This role is suited to people that are self-motivated, team focused and eager to learn. Applicants must have, • Ability to ride two and four wheel motorbikes. • Confident in machinery on rolling terrain. • Pass pre employment drug testing. • Be physically fit. • Have three years recent New Zealand Dairy experience. •...
$20.00 - $25.00 hourly
T A Contracting Ltd
221 Boundary Road, Huntingdon, New Zealand
TAC is a contractor based in Ashburton. It has been running for 5 years and offers the following services: Baling, Slurry application, Cultivation, Drilling and Rut busting.
We are currently on the look out for an experienced tractor operator with good mechanic knowledge for this part time position.
Main role for this job will include: Rut Busting, Muck and Slurry Spreading, JCB operating and workshop work depending on skill level.
Check out our website:www.tacontracting.co.nz for images of the gear or Facebook: T A Contracting
We are a family owned agricultural spraying business looking for a sprayer operator to join our team based in Fairlie, South Canterbury.
We run 5 modern spray units working on crop and pasture based farming systems in the Fairlie and Mackenzie basins.
Key attributes should include:
* Previous spraying or agricultural/farming experience although training will be given.
* Be mechanically minded.
* Show reliability and maturity and can follow instructions and work independently.
* Have good communication skills, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
* Minimum Class 2 drivers licence.
We offer good remuneration based on experience, modern equipment and continued industry training.
We’re looking for a reliable, honest person to join our team as a Farmhand. This is an entry level position, so experience would be great but not required.
We run a grass-based farming system and milk just under 600 cows through a 50 bale rotary shed.
Our farm is located in Marotiri, 30mins out of Taupo.
We have a great team and would like to help someone into the dairy industry.
We are looking for a passionate and forward-thinking person for our 519ha (effective) sheep and beef breeding and finishing farm that also acts as a support block for a 2nd farm. The property has a good mix of breeding and finishing country. In previous years there has been a large investment into genetics to give a sound genetic base to the stock. We are moving into a new phase on farm with development work being undertaken, our aim is to maximise efficiency on-farm and develop an exceptional property to enjoy working on. The position is supported with modern equipment and up-to-date technology with ongoing investment into infrastructure. We are looking for a positive person with an open mind who is prepared to adapt to the ever-changing farming situation that we find ourselves in.
Primary schools nearby in Aria and Pio Pio with secondary also at Pio Pio, school bus drop off point 5kms from house. Tidy 4 bedroom family home with swimming...
Looking for am energetic couple to milk and manage 300 cows and their calves. The farm is converting to organic using regenerative techniques and you will work with the general.manager who overseas the beef herd and will provide relief milking. 3 bedroom house available. Start date 1 June.