16 jobs found in new zealand

One of our valued staff members is on the move, creating an opening for a Shepherd at Barewood Station. If being part of a 25,000su breeding Station within a dynamic, high performing farming business appeals to you, consider joining our team. Located alongside the Taieri Gorge, inland from Dunedin, Barewood is a 6,420 ha (5300 ha effective) breeding property with a trading component wintering 15,000 Headwater ewes, 4600 Hoggets and 200 breeding cows. For this position you will need: 1-3 years' experience working as a Shepherd 3-4 competent working dogs An excellent work ethic A clean driver's licence Self-motivation and a willingness to learn An understanding of on-farm Health and Safety Opportunity to be involved in all aspects of Tractor work if interested What We Offer Competitive remuneration based on experience including over-time Halter and FarmIQ used on farm Shared 3-bedroom Quarters Excellent infrastructure including an on-site sheep...

Join a progressive, family-owned farming business located on a stunning 1,000ha coastal sheep and  beef breeding property in the Rangitikei. We take immense pride in our entire process, marketing our  lambs through our own branded ‘paddock to plate’ business. We are looking for a dedicated individual  who shares our values of respect, integrity, and genuine pride in their work to join our team. Key Responsibilities: Execute high-level stockmanship and animal husbandry to ensure health and welfare of our sheep and beef stock. Maintain property infrastructure through tidy, practical fencing and general maintenance tasks. Work collaboratively within a positive team to uphold our high standards of production and care. 3000 Romney Breeding Ewes & 300 Angus Breeding Cows About You: You have on-farm experience You have strong skills in livestock handling and sheep & beef animal husbandry. You are proficient in fencing and general property...

550 ha   I    Sheep, Beef, Dairy Grazers and Calves  Due to continued growth within the business and the promotion of the current Block Manager, an exciting opportunity has become available for someone ready to take ownership of a progressive 550ha dairy support and drystock unit. This internal progression reflects a business that values its people, supports development, and provides genuine opportunities to grow. The operation has excellent scale and variety, running approximately 500 dairy heifers and calves, including R1 and R2 stock that return to the dairy farms in-calf.  The property also carries around 400 beef steers and bulls, alongside a 600-head sheep enterprise. It is a practical, performance-focused farming system with a clear direction and a commitment to continually improving how it operates. Having recently implemented Halter across the cattle system, the farm is embracing technology that is changing the way livestock are managed.  This is an excellent...

Lagoon Hill Station is a 1000ha property situated 25min from Martinborough We are a small close-knit operation, with passion. It is predominately med to steeper hill country with 130ha of cultivatable flats Currently running 7000 SU, Angus Cattle and Romney, Coopworth Ewes with a hybrid influence underway Lambs are sold at on farm Lamb Sale in Dec, with some specialist finishing taking place going forward We are currently going through a programme of changes to better fit our goals Though the position will involve a high percentage of stock work, there will be other normal farm duties required to be completed If you are a high achiever and driven individual willing to further develop ALL aspects of farming this is for you We are more than willing to explain our goals and help develop your skills around Feed Budgeting, Genetics, Fertilizer, Crops and more including an understanding of financial targets and Budgets You will be working alongside the manager and...

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...

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...

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!

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 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-...