OPERATIONS MANAGER
REDA is one of the leading brands in the merino textile industry. It firmly believes that it has the responsibility to promote change through sustainable innovation and environmental awareness, and that its future success will be built upon the strength of its people and social progress within local communities.
REDA owns and operates three New Zealand Farms: Otamatapaio Station, (Rugged Ridges Station under the control of Otamatapaio), Glenburn Trading in the Waitaki District and Glenrock Station in the McKenzie District, totalling 30,000 hectares and farming 37,000 stock units. There has been significant investment in the combined properties over the last 8 years, mainly into irrigation. At Glenburn more than 370 hectares are now irrigated by spray irrigation. As a result, the farms have been able to diversify their revenues, which today are coming from high quality fine merino wool, mid-micron wool, and the sale of sheep and cattle.
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6 jobs found in New Zealand
Farm Manager We are seeking a competent Farm Manager to continue the performance of this summer safe hill country property in North Canterbury. About 15 minutes from Waiau, the farm is 850ha, which operates with a 500ha lease block next door. The farm runs 8,000 stock units consisting of 5,000 romney ewes and 300 angus cows. About 50% are finishing and 50% store. As the Farm Manager you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the farm, with your priority being the livestock. The right applicant would manage one other staff member, while contractors do all agricultural work. The successful applicant will have/be: - Excellent stockmanship with good working dogs is essential - Strong skills in all areas of management and feed budgeting - Knowledge of environmental regulations - Ability to follow a financial budget prepared by the owner - Previous management experience preferred or have the confidence to step up - Enthusiastic and motivated with excellent...
Waikaia Plains is a 730 hectare organic property situated on the banks on the Mataura River in Northern Southland. The property is operated under a techno grazing system, where cattle are shifted 2 - 4 times per day. Shifting is undertaken via electric UBCO motor bikes. Stock comprise 580 Angus breeding cows and replacements and 1200 organic dairy heifers which are grazed from October to May.
An exciting opportunity has arisen after a long term staff member has decided to move on. This is an unique role not typical of a traditional beef farm. The position will involve daily shifting of cattle, fixing and repairing any fences/wires, regular work in the cattle yards, and other day to day jobs.
The position is ideally suited to someone who has experience with cattle, but would be open to anyone who has a desire to learn about growing grass and grazing cows. Dogs are not required in this position.
On farm accommodation can be provided.
We would be happy to look at either short...
Kolmar Dairies is a 1,500 cow farm in Mid Canterbury, just outside of Methven. We are a system 5, family run farm looking for an experienced lead calf rearer to join our team.
We calve 4 times each year, so there are calves to feed basically all year round. We are committed to zero bobby, rearing our replacements and selling most beef calves at 4 days old.
We are looking for a lead calf rearer to take charge of our calves on a day to day basis with support from our dairy team. The role is full time year round on a 6:2 roster with dairy and young stock work available between calvings.
We are looking for someone with at least 3 years calf rearing experience, who has excellent communication and recording skills. You will also need to pass a pre employment drug test.
Start date is very flexible (between now and Christmas) and shared accommodation may be available.
$20.00 - $24.00 hourly
OsGro Seed Services
Blenheim, New Zealand
Osgro Seed Service is looking for a feild assistant for the coming summer, November through to the autumn
We are a family owned seed production company based in Marlborough, producing a range of vegetable and forage seed. The company also operates a seed cleaning facility and retail seed and stockfeed operation.
We are seeking a motivated person to assist us with our operation over summer, you will mainly be involved in the seed production operation but will spend time accross the whole operation.
Duties include but not limited to
Tractor driving
Irrigation
Roguing
Harvesting
General farm / seed store work
You will need to be
* Phyiscally fit and able
* A good work ethic
* Have a positive attitude
* Be able to work alone or in a team
What we can offer you
Competitive remuneration
A good opportunity to learn about all things seed production including hybrid vegetable production
A good insight into the seed industry
A positive place to work...
$40,000 - $75,000 yearly
Rural People Ltd
South Island, New Zealand
We are looking for dairy assistants up to 2ICs for the South Island. Good accommodation and working conditions.