19 jobs found in new zealand

Ready for a change of scenery? Come south and join the Mount Linton team. Mount Linton is looking for an enthusiastic Shepherd to join our experienced stock team on one of New Zealand’s largest sheep and beef stations. Ideally, you’ll have a couple of years’ shepherding experience and around four capable working dogs , but attitude, work ethic and a willingness to learn are just as important. This is a stock-focused role , with our specialised ag team taking care of cultivation, fencing, weed control and vehicle maintenance so our shepherds can focus on working stock. What we offer Accommodation and meals provided PPE gear allowance Internet and Sky TV Ongoing training and development Veterinary care and comprehensive insurance for working dogs Private hunting and fishing Great sporting opportunities, including tennis, cricket and local rugby Genuine opportunities to take on more responsibility and progress About...

R & R Precision Spreading is currently seeking an enthusiastic operator to join our team in a full-time, permanent role.  The role involves operating our 200hp Fendt tractor fitted with a specialist 3-point linkage Kverneland spreader with 3-axle trailer for fert cartage, to apply nutrients to crop, sheep, beef and dairy farms throughout the Mid-Canterbury region.  R & R Precision Spreading is a family-owned business operating in Methven. We specialise in the application of nutrients for our valued primary producers throughout the region. At R&R we pride ourselves on providing our clients with exceptional service, while providing a great working environment for our team. Attributes we are looking for: Minimum Class 2 licence, with a willingness to progress to Class 4 or 5. Practically minded with great attention to detail. Reliable and motivated. Strong work ethic with a focus on quality and customer service. Committed...

Herd Manager Position We are seeking a Herd Manager for our dairy unit, which milks 1,100 cows. The farm is well supported by modern systems, including Halter collars, a 60-bail rotary shed with ACRs, Protrack, and in-shed feeding. Irrigation is through centre pivots and K-lines. Location The role is based in Otaio, South Canterbury, approximately 30 minutes south of Timaru and 15 minutes north of Waimate. Key Skills ·        Strong feed management capability ·        Excellent animal husbandry skills ·        Clear communication and a strong team-focused approach Accommodation and Additional Work A comfortable three-bedroom house is provided, with a log fire and Starlink connection. Work may also be available for a partner. To apply, please email your CV, including two work references, to: Lisa.watson@Lisburnfarms.co.nz

Rere, Gisborne | An opportunity to develop your farm management skills We’re looking for a capable, dependable person to join our 1,000ha hill country sheep and beef operation in the Rere district, 40km north-west of Gisborne. Working alongside owner/manager and our station shepherd, you’ll play a key role in the daily running of the farm. This is a practical, hands-on position with responsibility, support and opportunities to develop your skills in farm planning, feed budgeting and livestock management. If you’re an experienced shepherd ready to take the next step towards farm management, we’d love to hear from you. About the role Our operation runs 3,900 ewes plus replacements, alongside a cattle operation that includes finishing stock and a 300-head Charolais and Simmental herd and replacements. You’ll work closely with the owner to put farm plans into action, taking ownership of agreed areas of work and making day-to-day decisions within our...

Keinton Combe is a 780ha Sheep and Beef operation located 10 minutes from Waiau or 1hr 50 minutes North of Christchurch. The hill country property currently runs 3000 Romney Breeding ewes as well as 800 Hoggets and 150 Angus/Hereford cows. Aiming to finish 2000 of the works lambs annually. We also trade cattle and aim to winter 8500su.  We are looking for a motivated young person with a good attitude, who is wanting to progress in the agricultural industry. Ideally you will:  Be honest, reliable, have a positive attitude and a sense of humour. Be able to work alone and in a team. Have one or more years’ experience. Have at least one huntaway and one heading dog under good command. Have an interest in training your dogs. Be able to communicate and report to the farm manager. Be able to record farm information on Resolution and work to on-farm health and safety standards. Have a NZ Drivers license. Be a NZ resident....

An intermediate/ head shepherd general position has become available on our 700ha property in Omakau. Our farm offers a great working environment, a wide range of jobs, plenty of opportunity to learn new skills and the potential to move into a stock manger roll. This is a full-time position, starting the beginning of October 2026. We are a family owned and operated farm. We farm ewes, finish lambs and beef cattle, graze   young dairy stock and have over 300ha of arable. The property is well maintained with pivot and Kline irrigation, halter, state of the art cattle yards and sheep facilities, near new tractors, side by side, quad bikes and modern implements. Omakau and the surrounding areas offer access to great outdoor activities including lakes, hunting, fishing, four wheel driving, a variety of local sports clubs, biking and walking trails.   The successful applicant will - *   have two working dogs under good command *   have the ability to work...

600 ha   l   Sheep and Beef Shape the future of farming while honouring the values, aspirations, and vision of Waikato-Tainui (Tainui Group Holdings). No8HR is proud to partner with Tainui Group Holdings (TGH) to recruit a Farm Manager for Hangawera Station, a progressive 600 effective hectare beef and lamb finishing property located in the Waikato. The farming operation finishes approximately 600 bulls and steers and 2,000 lambs annually, while also managing 850 breeding ewes and 600 replacement cattle. Combining strong livestock performance, quality infrastructure, and a focus on innovation, Hangawera Station offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced farming leader to make a meaningful impact within a values-led iwi organisation. About Tainui Group Holdings At TGH, farming is more than production and profitability.  As the commercial entity of Waikato-Tainui, TGH is entrusted with growing and protecting iwi assets on behalf of their iwi members....

We’re looking for a reliable and practical General Farm Worker to join our sheep, beef and cropping operation in South Canterbury. This is a varied, full-time role suited to someone with 2–3 years’ farming experience. Duties include: • Sheep and cattle work • Tractor and machinery operation • Cropping, cultivation and drilling • Irrigation operation and maintenance • Fencing, repairs and general maintenance • Feeding out and stock water maintenance The successful applicant will be confident working with stock and machinery, able to work independently, reliable and willing to get stuck in. A full NZ driver licence is required. NZ Residents Only. Full-time permanent position. Accommodation is available. Remuneration will be based on experience. To apply, please send your CV to Jamescromie@ymail.com  outlining your experience and availability or call James on 0273563430

Looking for plenty of hours over spring and early summer? We’re after an experienced tractor driver from mid October to mid January for cultivation, cropping, drilling, topping and spraying. ✅ Modern machinery with GPS ✅ Plenty of work available ✅ No set roster – as much work as you want ✅ Flexibility to take time off when it suits ✅ Accommodation and meals available if required ✅ Competitive package based on experience ✅ Possibility of work through to Autumn, if required/or for the right applicant Local? You’re welcome to drive in each day. Interested? Contact Ben Peter, Ag Manager – 021 779 311 or email your CV to agmanager@mountlinton.co.nz Feel free to share!

Stay. Learn. Grow. Join a farming business where long-serving team members develop the skills and confidence to build successful farming futures of their own. Two exciting opportunities have become available within the Eight Mile Farms business for experienced Stock Managers looking to take the next step in their farming careers. These vacancies have arisen as long-standing team members have progressed farming opportunities of their own, highlighting Eight Mile's commitment to developing capable people and creating genuine career pathways. Eight Mile Farms operates multiple sheep and beef properties alongside a dairy farming business throughout the King Country.  While each farm operates independently, our teams work together during key seasonal periods and contribute to a wider farming business focused on performance, profitability and continuous improvement. About The Farms (2 separate farms) Waipa Farm 600 hectares 850 Bulls (R1 & R2s)...

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...

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...

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

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-...