The Opportunity: Makowhai Station - Farm Manager
We are looking for a passionate and forward-thinking person for Makowhai Station, a family-owned sheep and beef breeding property in the Waitotara Valley, South Taranaki. We are wanting a positive person with an open mind who is prepared to adapt to the ever-changing farming situation that we find ourselves in.
This is a self-managed role with support from the owner as needed. As Farm Manager you will be responsible for the development and implementation of the farm plan including an animal health plan, stock management, repairs and maintenance and all day-to-day operations.
Makowhai Station has been run by the Matthews family for over 100 years and currently comprises two hill country properties totaling 20,000 stock units. There are three woolshed and yards from which the stock are managed from. Both horses and bikes are used for stock work on a day-to-day basis. Two fulltime staff assist with operations as well as...
Aug 03, 2021
Full time
The Opportunity: Makowhai Station - Farm Manager
We are looking for a passionate and forward-thinking person for Makowhai Station, a family-owned sheep and beef breeding property in the Waitotara Valley, South Taranaki. We are wanting a positive person with an open mind who is prepared to adapt to the ever-changing farming situation that we find ourselves in.
This is a self-managed role with support from the owner as needed. As Farm Manager you will be responsible for the development and implementation of the farm plan including an animal health plan, stock management, repairs and maintenance and all day-to-day operations.
Makowhai Station has been run by the Matthews family for over 100 years and currently comprises two hill country properties totaling 20,000 stock units. There are three woolshed and yards from which the stock are managed from. Both horses and bikes are used for stock work on a day-to-day basis. Two fulltime staff assist with operations as well as...
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...
Jul 30, 2021
Full time
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...
About the role
Farmlands are currently seeking applications from Technical on-farm Specialists within Otago. We are looking for rural professionals, along with animal nutrition specialists who are interested in a territory based role.
Current locations in which these positions may be based from & covering a wider territory are Kurow/Mackenzie Basin, Ranfurly.
Your day will consist of consulting on farm, providing a wealth of knowledge across the shareholders farming system, backed by a technical extension and support team. You'll be solutions focused, drawing on your industry knowledge to tailor the products & services offered at each site to ensure the success of our client's business as you successfully hold and develop shareholder relationships.
The ability to deliver shareholder success, build your business and chase new opportunities to develop your portfolio of clients in this region is unlimited.
You'll also be able to:
Work closely with our retail...
Jul 28, 2021
Full time
About the role
Farmlands are currently seeking applications from Technical on-farm Specialists within Otago. We are looking for rural professionals, along with animal nutrition specialists who are interested in a territory based role.
Current locations in which these positions may be based from & covering a wider territory are Kurow/Mackenzie Basin, Ranfurly.
Your day will consist of consulting on farm, providing a wealth of knowledge across the shareholders farming system, backed by a technical extension and support team. You'll be solutions focused, drawing on your industry knowledge to tailor the products & services offered at each site to ensure the success of our client's business as you successfully hold and develop shareholder relationships.
The ability to deliver shareholder success, build your business and chase new opportunities to develop your portfolio of clients in this region is unlimited.
You'll also be able to:
Work closely with our retail...
Real Journeys
Walter Peak Farm Mount Nicholas Beach Bay Road, Walter Peak, New Zealand
Want to trade in your 9-5 for a pair of gumboots? Our team at Walter Peak are looking for a new team member who is excited about the idea of working and living on a high-country farm.
About the Role
A typical day will see you combining your customer service skills with your passion for tourism & agriculture and getting hands on with the rural side of Walter Peak High Country Farm. You'll host visitors on our popular farm tour product and we'll provide full training so that you can demonstrate farm practices such as sheep shearing and dog handling.
When you're not hosting visitors, you'll be helping the rural team to ensure immaculate presentation of the grounds/farm and ensuring our animals stay at optimum health. We have 150ha of farmland that looks out over Lake Wakatipu where we raise stock that are used for our farm demonstrations.
This exciting role has an amazing blend of agriculture and tourism and would be fantastic for someone looking to try something...
Jul 26, 2021
Full time
Want to trade in your 9-5 for a pair of gumboots? Our team at Walter Peak are looking for a new team member who is excited about the idea of working and living on a high-country farm.
About the Role
A typical day will see you combining your customer service skills with your passion for tourism & agriculture and getting hands on with the rural side of Walter Peak High Country Farm. You'll host visitors on our popular farm tour product and we'll provide full training so that you can demonstrate farm practices such as sheep shearing and dog handling.
When you're not hosting visitors, you'll be helping the rural team to ensure immaculate presentation of the grounds/farm and ensuring our animals stay at optimum health. We have 150ha of farmland that looks out over Lake Wakatipu where we raise stock that are used for our farm demonstrations.
This exciting role has an amazing blend of agriculture and tourism and would be fantastic for someone looking to try something...
Mangapui Trust
559 Homewood Road, Riversdale Beach, New Zealand
Located 30 minutes from Masterton, Kohiwai Farm is a family owned 5000 stock unit 540ha (440ha eff.)
Uniquely located on the Whareama River the farm has a mix of hills and productive flats
The Role:
This is a unique opportunity for someone looking for their next step to manage a progressive sheep and beef business. Kohiwai farm a highly productive farm unit(FAB top 10% for over 20 years) and is part of a wider 13,000 su farm business.
The property winters 1800 ewes, 620 ewe hoggets, 300 bulls and 90 beef cows. All stock are finished on the property (season dependent).
The ideal candidate will have:
Competence in all aspects of running a modern farming business including health and safety, financial and feed budgeting, fertiliser programme, cropping and re-grassing and farm environmental planning
Excellent communication skills and ability to manage casual staff and contractors
Competent team of working dogs
Relevant experience
NZ residency or work...
Jul 24, 2021
Full time
Located 30 minutes from Masterton, Kohiwai Farm is a family owned 5000 stock unit 540ha (440ha eff.)
Uniquely located on the Whareama River the farm has a mix of hills and productive flats
The Role:
This is a unique opportunity for someone looking for their next step to manage a progressive sheep and beef business. Kohiwai farm a highly productive farm unit(FAB top 10% for over 20 years) and is part of a wider 13,000 su farm business.
The property winters 1800 ewes, 620 ewe hoggets, 300 bulls and 90 beef cows. All stock are finished on the property (season dependent).
The ideal candidate will have:
Competence in all aspects of running a modern farming business including health and safety, financial and feed budgeting, fertiliser programme, cropping and re-grassing and farm environmental planning
Excellent communication skills and ability to manage casual staff and contractors
Competent team of working dogs
Relevant experience
NZ residency or work...
Innovative, highly regarded sheep genetics • 1500 ha family owned Sheep and Beef • Excellent package for right candidate Te Whangai is located in southern Hawkes Bay. This 1500 ha property winters 12,000 sheep and 400 cattle. An 80 ha finishing/fattening block is run in Takapau, as well as a 150 ha property north of Waipukurau which serves as a ram selling facility as well as some finishing. Te Whangai has been in the de Lautour family for three generations and has a proud history of developing highly sought-after Romney genetics. We require a highly competent and motivated Manager with the ability and passion to manage a progressive sheep and beef farm with a highly regarded reputation for producing top Romney rams. THE ROLE This is a unique opportunity that will suit a person with the ability to manage an operation with some scale and diversity, also be a leading member of our modern and progressive sheep genetics business. Ram breeding is an integral aspect...
Jul 18, 2021
Full time
Innovative, highly regarded sheep genetics • 1500 ha family owned Sheep and Beef • Excellent package for right candidate Te Whangai is located in southern Hawkes Bay. This 1500 ha property winters 12,000 sheep and 400 cattle. An 80 ha finishing/fattening block is run in Takapau, as well as a 150 ha property north of Waipukurau which serves as a ram selling facility as well as some finishing. Te Whangai has been in the de Lautour family for three generations and has a proud history of developing highly sought-after Romney genetics. We require a highly competent and motivated Manager with the ability and passion to manage a progressive sheep and beef farm with a highly regarded reputation for producing top Romney rams. THE ROLE This is a unique opportunity that will suit a person with the ability to manage an operation with some scale and diversity, also be a leading member of our modern and progressive sheep genetics business. Ram breeding is an integral aspect...
We are looking for an experienced machinery operator to join our family owned Agricultural Contracting business based in the Ida Valley, Central Otago.
We specialise in:
Agricultural Spraying & Spreading
ONE System spreading
Umbilical slurry applications + Muck spreading
Our ideal team member would have proven experience and confidence in driving the latest machinery and also have the ability to work alone with logistical responsibilities. The ideal candidate must also have -Full License -A good sense of humour! -Be flexible with seasonal workload demands.
Renumeration is flexible depending on experience and performance. This is a great opportunity in an exciting part of the agricultural industry offering advanced crop protection services.... Come join us!!
Please call James Pyle for more information 027 447 9822
Jul 18, 2021
Contractor
We are looking for an experienced machinery operator to join our family owned Agricultural Contracting business based in the Ida Valley, Central Otago.
We specialise in:
Agricultural Spraying & Spreading
ONE System spreading
Umbilical slurry applications + Muck spreading
Our ideal team member would have proven experience and confidence in driving the latest machinery and also have the ability to work alone with logistical responsibilities. The ideal candidate must also have -Full License -A good sense of humour! -Be flexible with seasonal workload demands.
Renumeration is flexible depending on experience and performance. This is a great opportunity in an exciting part of the agricultural industry offering advanced crop protection services.... Come join us!!
Please call James Pyle for more information 027 447 9822
Rural Directions
Ohinewairua Station, Moawhango, New Zealand
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...
Jul 16, 2021
Full time
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...
Jul 14, 2021
Full time
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...
Matukituki station is a sheep and beef farm located 30 minutes from Wanaka, in the Matukituki valley. Matukituki station is 5500ha in size and winters 18,000 stock units, and still has a 2-3 day autumn muster. This year we will winter 9000 crossbred ewes and 500 Hereford Angus breeding cows.
Due to our current head shepherd moving to another block we manage as a stock manager we are looking for a Head Shepherd to assist in the day-to-day running of the operation at Matukituki station.
Necessary skills include:
The ability to work as part of a team.
The ability to work autonomously and take responsibility of the operation in the managers absence.
A strong team of working dogs and experience in hill country mustering is essential.
Proven communication skills with different team members and third parties.
In this roll you will:
Organizing shepherds day to day tasks.
Have Involvement in seasonal planning and stock management decisions.
Work closely with the...
Jul 08, 2021
Full time
Matukituki station is a sheep and beef farm located 30 minutes from Wanaka, in the Matukituki valley. Matukituki station is 5500ha in size and winters 18,000 stock units, and still has a 2-3 day autumn muster. This year we will winter 9000 crossbred ewes and 500 Hereford Angus breeding cows.
Due to our current head shepherd moving to another block we manage as a stock manager we are looking for a Head Shepherd to assist in the day-to-day running of the operation at Matukituki station.
Necessary skills include:
The ability to work as part of a team.
The ability to work autonomously and take responsibility of the operation in the managers absence.
A strong team of working dogs and experience in hill country mustering is essential.
Proven communication skills with different team members and third parties.
In this roll you will:
Organizing shepherds day to day tasks.
Have Involvement in seasonal planning and stock management decisions.
Work closely with the...
Riverlock Dairy Farm Limited
2468 Waioeka Rd, Ōpōtiki, New Zealand
About the location:
Opotiki is a small rural town surrounded by beautiful beaches and rivers, there is the Motu Trails which is a cycle/walk way around the outskirts of town, we have an annual competition called the motu challenge which is swimming, running and cycling.
There are plenty of fishing, hunting and diving spots along the coast.
Riverlock Dairy Farm:
The farm is located 10km outside of the Opotiki township.
The farm has 1400 fresian/jersey cross dairy cows.
539ha (effective) of 80% flat and 20% hilly landscape.
60 bail rotary milking shed with a large feeding pad that can hold up to 500 cows.
Feed: Grass, PKE, and sileage.
7 permanent staff (FM, 2IC, and 5 FA's) plus casuals.
Accommodation:
4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
Stained glass windows in some rooms.
Fully fenced.
Mature orange and lemon tree.
Chicken coop
Newly painted exterior.
New roof to be installed between July and August.
Some work has been done on the interior....
Jul 05, 2021
Full time
About the location:
Opotiki is a small rural town surrounded by beautiful beaches and rivers, there is the Motu Trails which is a cycle/walk way around the outskirts of town, we have an annual competition called the motu challenge which is swimming, running and cycling.
There are plenty of fishing, hunting and diving spots along the coast.
Riverlock Dairy Farm:
The farm is located 10km outside of the Opotiki township.
The farm has 1400 fresian/jersey cross dairy cows.
539ha (effective) of 80% flat and 20% hilly landscape.
60 bail rotary milking shed with a large feeding pad that can hold up to 500 cows.
Feed: Grass, PKE, and sileage.
7 permanent staff (FM, 2IC, and 5 FA's) plus casuals.
Accommodation:
4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
Stained glass windows in some rooms.
Fully fenced.
Mature orange and lemon tree.
Chicken coop
Newly painted exterior.
New roof to be installed between July and August.
Some work has been done on the interior....
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 Service Bull Farm Operation. The farm is a 250ha dry stock farm in Hurleyville, running 700 Mixed breed/ Age Bulls for use on Dairy Farms. Your day-to-day work could include grazing management, break feeding and feeding out along with the drafting and loading bulls and maintaining the farm infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have: • Grazing management of stock and Excellent stockman-ship, managing weight targets. • Knowledge of operating farm machinery on flat and hill country, with experience. feeding out and break feeding. • General fencing and farm maintenance skills. • Ability to work alone and as part of a team. What we require from you: • Excellent communication skills and able to work in well with the other members of the...
Jun 08, 2021
Full time
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 Service Bull Farm Operation. The farm is a 250ha dry stock farm in Hurleyville, running 700 Mixed breed/ Age Bulls for use on Dairy Farms. Your day-to-day work could include grazing management, break feeding and feeding out along with the drafting and loading bulls and maintaining the farm infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have: • Grazing management of stock and Excellent stockman-ship, managing weight targets. • Knowledge of operating farm machinery on flat and hill country, with experience. feeding out and break feeding. • General fencing and farm maintenance skills. • Ability to work alone and as part of a team. What we require from you: • Excellent communication skills and able to work in well with the other members of the...
Five Star Beef, owned by ANZCO Foods, is based near Ashburton and is the only large-scale commercial cattle feedlot in New Zealand, producing high quality grain finished beef, with annual throughput of over 40,000 head.
We are looking for a mature and reliable person to join our team to ensure we have a presence on our feedlot 24 hours a day to ensure the wellbeing of the cattle and maintain security. This position is shared with one other person and operates on four nights on and four nights off roster with a start time of 5pm and a finish time of 5am.
Key duties and responsibilities:
Cattle and feed monitoring
Receiving some cattle
General security and oversight of the feedlot
Some cleaning and other light duties as required
Skills and experience:
Experience handling livestock and knowledge of cattle farming operations
Effective time management and prioritisation of work
Experience operating as an effective team member with the ability to work...
Aug 02, 2021
Full time
Five Star Beef, owned by ANZCO Foods, is based near Ashburton and is the only large-scale commercial cattle feedlot in New Zealand, producing high quality grain finished beef, with annual throughput of over 40,000 head.
We are looking for a mature and reliable person to join our team to ensure we have a presence on our feedlot 24 hours a day to ensure the wellbeing of the cattle and maintain security. This position is shared with one other person and operates on four nights on and four nights off roster with a start time of 5pm and a finish time of 5am.
Key duties and responsibilities:
Cattle and feed monitoring
Receiving some cattle
General security and oversight of the feedlot
Some cleaning and other light duties as required
Skills and experience:
Experience handling livestock and knowledge of cattle farming operations
Effective time management and prioritisation of work
Experience operating as an effective team member with the ability to work...
College of Sciences Palmerston North
Massey University's Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises are looking to appoint an Assistant Manager to lead the team on the Dairy 4 Unit https://bit.ly/33qVHmu
This is a permanent, full-time appointment and is an excellent opportunity for you to gain further momentum in your career, with some large herd and multi-herd experience. You will be able to make the most of this opportunity while being exposed to exciting new research and modern farming systems.
If you have a minimum of three years of dairying experience and are wanting to gain further momentum in your career, then this is an excellent opportunity for you. This role will provide you with the prospect of expressing your previous experience and advancing your career development while being exposed to exciting new research and modern farming systems.
Depending on your experience, the package ranges from $55-$75k which includes housing and the farm is close to the city of...
Jul 29, 2021
Full time
College of Sciences Palmerston North
Massey University's Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises are looking to appoint an Assistant Manager to lead the team on the Dairy 4 Unit https://bit.ly/33qVHmu
This is a permanent, full-time appointment and is an excellent opportunity for you to gain further momentum in your career, with some large herd and multi-herd experience. You will be able to make the most of this opportunity while being exposed to exciting new research and modern farming systems.
If you have a minimum of three years of dairying experience and are wanting to gain further momentum in your career, then this is an excellent opportunity for you. This role will provide you with the prospect of expressing your previous experience and advancing your career development while being exposed to exciting new research and modern farming systems.
Depending on your experience, the package ranges from $55-$75k which includes housing and the farm is close to the city of...
Hyland Hedgecutting Ltd based near Pukekohe are looking to employ a person as a driver for the upcoming silage season starting in October. The ideal candidate would be someone with experience in driving twin rotor rake and continue onto Hedgecutting after silage . We are willing to train a competent person. Position could continue longer (to be discussed) . Someone confident on hills is a must. Class 2 licence necessary. For further details please message or phone Graham 0272850045
Jun 26, 2021
Seasonal
Hyland Hedgecutting Ltd based near Pukekohe are looking to employ a person as a driver for the upcoming silage season starting in October. The ideal candidate would be someone with experience in driving twin rotor rake and continue onto Hedgecutting after silage . We are willing to train a competent person. Position could continue longer (to be discussed) . Someone confident on hills is a must. Class 2 licence necessary. For further details please message or phone Graham 0272850045
