16 jobs found in new zealand

730 ha   l   2,500 sheep   l   900 Cattle   Ngapeke Farm Limited is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Shepherd General to join the team on a well-established 730 effective hectare sheep and beef operation, located just 18km Southeast of Otorohanga. Running approximately 2,500 sheep and 900 cattle, including cows, heifers, and steers, this role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step up, further develop their skills, and contribute to the day-to-day running of half the farm. What You'll Be Doing General stock work across sheep and cattle Animal health treatments including drenching Dagging, weighing, and livestock monitoring Water system maintenance Fencing and general farm maintenance Weed management Working closely with management to achieve farm goals Managing and planning daily tasks across your area of responsibility What We're Looking For Minimum 1-2 years' farming experience A genuine...

*Whether it be experience in an excavator or a dozer or a combine to whacking up a 7-wire fence, we seek your skills to farm with modern machinery and plant. *As a family-owned farming operation over several properties we provide various options of comfortable accommodation and a salary package including firewood, meat and starlink internet. *There are dairy units with support blocks, a sheep and beef breeding and finishing unit with arable crops grown also and a merino flock on a high-country hill run. *With this diverse operation you will enjoy a variety of work and a great team environment. Contact for further information and applications please email your CV with at least 2 work references. lisa.watson@lisburnfarms.co.nz * Position vacancy is also listed on Trademe jobs 

General Farm Worker – Buscot Station We are looking for a capable and motivated General Farm Worker to join our team on our 2,300-hectare sheep and beef property at Buscot Station, just north of Omarama in North Otago. We run 8,000 Merino sheep, beef cattle and graze young dairy stock. The property is a diverse mix of irrigated and high-country land, with six pivot irrigators and a small amount of fixed-grid and K-line irrigation. This is a varied role suited to someone with good stock sense, initiative and a great attitude . You will be part of a small, practical team and have the opportunity to work across all aspects of the farming operation. Someone with one or two working dogs would be well suited to the role. Job Requirements Stock work Tractor and machinery operation Repairs and maintenance Fencing Irrigation Spraying Use of the Resolution Farming App General farm duties What We Offer A varied role on a...

This family-owned sheep and beef business is based in Te Akau, Waikato. The operation has 410 hectares of rolling to steep country and runs 1000 breeding ewes and 300 hoggets. We rear 300 bull calves through the autumn and spring, trade beef cattle, and service bulls.   We are looking for a Stock Manager who is happy to work independently but when needed, work alongside other staff members during the busy times of the year.   Our district offers a rural school, playcentre, hunting opportunities, and a great community feel with many events held through the year.   Duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Moving and shifting stock, including using Halter, along with general stock observation. General yard work All seasonal farm work including shearing, lambing, docking etc Assisting with calf rearing in the Autumn and Spring Fencing, maintaining water pipes and troughs. Operating tractors and farm machinery on hill country Basic machinery...

Go Tekapo is looking for a practical, capable and outdoors-minded person to join our team in Lake Tekapo in a full-time tourism and operations role. Based across Mt Hay Station and Balmoral Station, the role operates across two iconic Mackenzie High Country properties covering around 20,000 hectares combined. This is not your standard tourism job. One day you could be guiding a hunting trip, the next running a farm experience with working dogs and shearing, and the following day taking guests into the high country by 4WD or leading a self-drive ATV experience. We’re looking for someone with a genuine rural background who is confident around livestock, working dogs, vehicles, firearms and the outdoors, and who enjoys delivering great experiences for guests. What the job involves You’ll prepare for and actively guide a range of Go Tekapo experiences, including: Guiding hunting trips and outdoor experiences Running farm tours and high-country farm experiences Sheep...

Experienced Shepherd Position Twizel South Canterbury   We are looking for an Experienced Shepherd to join the team at our family run High Country property, Located 40min from Twizel on the north east side of Lake Ohau   Glen Lyon is a 32,000ha extensive run breeding operation running approximately 14,000 stock units of Merino and ¼ Bred Ewes, Wethers and Hereford and Hereford/angus cross Cattle.   We are seeking an experienced shepherd to join our small team. This job will be a great opportunity for the right applicant to further their skills.   In the past 6 seasons we have had 6 experienced shepherds move on to take stock management roles. Our ideal candidate will be looking for a job that will help them develop their stockmanship and team skills, learn about implementing an animal health program, managing pasture and feed budgeting.   The Ideal candidate will have: ·       4+ years’ experience working with sheep and beef in...

If you enjoy variety and like being involved in all aspects of a farming operation, this could be the role for you. Hakataramea Station is a progressive 4,000ha mixed farming operation located in the beautiful Hakataramea Valley, just 20 minutes from Kurow. We run sheep, beef and deer alongside with a mix of irrigation and drylands. Rather than being tied to one area of the business, this role offers the opportunity to work across machinery, stock, irrigation, fencing, spraying and general farm operations. While there are times of the year when you will focus on a particular job, the role offers excellent variety across the seasons and the chance to continually develop your skills. The Role This is a genuine all-round farming position. Throughout the year you will be involved in a wide range of tasks, including: Tractor driving Operating the spray truck Feeding out Stock work across sheep, beef and deer Fencing and water systems...

Turihaua Station is seeking a motivated and proactive Junior Shepherd to join our progressive Angus Stud and commercial operation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2–3 years of shepherding experience who is passionate about livestock, eager to gain exposure to stud operations, and looking to work alongside an experienced team while taking on genuine responsibility. Key Responsibilities Stockmanship & Welfare: Implement stock rotation plans, monitor stock weights and condition, carry out low-stress stock handling, and maintain animal health treatments. Stud Operations: Participate in annual bull sales, field days, client visits, and stud stock selection and handling. Pasture & Land Care: Assist with pasture management, pole planting/erosion control, weed control, and monitoring feed quality. General Maintenance: Carry out fencing repairs (conventional/electric), track maintenance, water system repairs, and care/servicing of farm vehicles,...

We are a family owned farm looking for an experienced Arable assistant to assist with production of cereals and small seeds.  Located 10 minutes west of Rakaia township, on 275ha fully irrigated land. We have modern equipment and infrastructure. What we require- Must be an NZ citizen/permanent resident or hold a current work visa. We require someone who has minimum 2 years experience on an arable farm. Duties include cultivation work, sowing, fertiliser spreading, servicing and maintenance of machinery and irrigation systems, spraying, harvest work and winter grazing for lambs. We are looking for someone who is physically fit, has a strong work ethic, reliable and able to work independently. Some knowledge of cropping farming is helpful, but a keen passion for our industry and working the land is essential!  A Class 5 licence is preferred but not essential. Full licence and own transport to work is required. What we offer- Variety of work- no two days the...

An exciting opportunity has become available within a large family-owned Wairarapa business which offers diversity and scale. Wairio is a 1300ha sheep and beef farm located 15mins from Featherston and Martinborough. We are currently seeking a motivated a Shepherd to carry out day to day tasks including  daily livestock activities - All cattle are on Halter. This roll is 90% stock work. The successful applicant requires the following: ·       Good level of stockmanship with 2-3 working dogs ·       Strong communications skills, motivated, organized and good time management. ·       Must be honest and reliable and work well within a team The shepherd role comes with a competitive remuneration package including a: Tidy 3-bedroom home with a school bus at the gate, with primary school less than 5 minutes away. Applicants must be a NZ resident. Please send C.V and references to Johnie McFadzean at: johnie.mcfadzean@gmail.com

Location: Mid Canterbury – Lauriston (between Methven and Ashburton) About Us: Sim Farms Ltd operates on 320ha of fully irrigated cropping land which has a diverse rotation of different grasses, cereals, radishes, chicory, plantain and legumes, as well as wintering approximately 6,000 store lambs. Most operations are carried out by the owners and our employees, with contractors used strategically throughout the year. As a business we focus on adopting new technology, infrastructure and ideas which make the operation more efficient, sustainable, enjoyable, and environmentally responsible. Alongside our farm we also run a small boom spraying business that services some great, local clients. We operate two modern self-propelled sprayers, each with full auto-steering and auto-nozzle control. About the role: Due to our current employee's strong career progression and their subsequent relocation to Australia , we are now searching for a...

We are looking to fill two TRACTOR DRIVER   positions. These roles will be based in South Canterbury from our main yard in Orton, near Temuka. The successful candidates will work within a small team as part of the larger group. Duties will include feeding out with mixer wagon, spreading, rolling, mowing, cultivating and other general farm duties. These are full-time positions What we are looking for; A good work ethic, attitude and an ability to show initiative. Basic mechanical knowledge A team player, but is also able to work unsupervised. Minimum of a restricted NZ driver’s license   The following skills will be an advantage; Experience with green star gps Minimum of 1 year tractor driving experience  What we offer; Modern fleet of John Deere tractors On farm accommodation available Consistent year-round hours  Good pay rate A variety of work is on offer to the right candidates with some stock work along with the opportunity to learn...

Nick Wilson Contracting Limited: Based out of Clinton in South Otago/upper Southland New Zealand. We are looking for motivated and reliable individuals to join our team for the upcoming agricultural season (August 2026 - April/May 2027). The position would be seasonal on a fixed term contract - but could lead to a permanent, ongoing position for the right candidate.  The job would mainly be tractor driving and machinery operating, so experience in these areas would be beneficial.  We are looking for someone who is: Flexible with days/hours of work Has a current clean drivers license Is comfortable operating heavy machinery in all terrains, including on hills Can work comfortably and reliably on their own and also with others. Has a good sense of humour, honest and self-motivated Pay will reflect skill level/experience and single accommodation can be provided upon agreement if required.  Applicants for this position must be a NZ citizen or hold a...

Otematata Station is a family run business that has a history extending 120 years. We run a Merino flock of 29000 sheep, as well as 500 cattle consisting of Hereford and Angus breeds across 40,000 hectares of Upper Waitaki high country. We are located behind the Otematata township so community amenities are minutes away. As a Shepherd you will be working as part of a team. This will mainly involve completing all the day to day stock work including mustering, yard work and animal health procedures under the direction of our Stock Manager. The position will also consist of other farm duties applicable to the season. Qualities in an applicant we are looking for are. Have a team of well controlled working dogs. Can handle large mobs of both Sheep and Cattle. Able to work alone and in a team environment. A current driver’s license. Reliable and honest Good level of stockmanship The remuneration package includes: A shared modern, fully furnished house (power included) A...

Patunga Farms is diverse 1,500ha (effective) hill country sheep and beef property situated 20min west of Taumarunui. The property winters 15,000 SU and operates a breeding and fattening system.   We are introducing Halter and plan to expand this into our breeding cows in the future. We will be looking at building a positive team culture based on communication and good systems where people enjoy coming to work. A position has become available for a Shepherd General The position would suit someone who enjoys working with dogs and has a strong interest in stockmanship, learn about pasture management and continue to grow & develop their skill set and level of responsibility. Also have the chance to learn and use Halter. You will be working alongside the Farm Owner and Senior Shepherd, playing an important role in the day-to-day operations. The successful applicant must have the key attributes: ·        Have at least 2-3 years’ experience in shepherding roles with strong...

Experienced shepherd Drysdale is 2500 ha of medium to steep hill country 25km west of Hunterville run in conjunction with 400 ha finishing block at Halcombe. We run a very simple stock system targeting high performance sheep with clear cut stock performance targets and a dry stock beef operation purchasing 2yo Steers and finishing them as 3yo. Stock are mostly set stocked so there is minimal weekend work and no supplementary feeding. Work is a 50/50 split of horse and bike.   The successful applicant will require. 2+ years’ experience A good team of 4-6 good dogs under good command. Horse experience would be an advantage, also training can be supplied. A good attitude, sense of humour. In return we will supply. A fun and positive work environment, great team to work with. We make sure to celebrate our successes and take time to get off farm as a team.   Competitive renumeration package.  Paid overtime.  A warm, 2-...