• Centrally located in Maowhango district, Taihape-Napier Road.
• Work on a largescale breeding & finishing operation w/ excellent infrastructure.
• Be part of a great work culture where they value their people.

WHERE

Rimanui Farms Limited is a large-scale farming business operating sheep and cattle farms across the North Island and dairy farms in Canterbury. The business includes some of New Zealand’s most iconic farms.

Erewhon Station is located on the Napier-Taihape Road approximately 35 minutes from Taihape. The property is 3,600ha effective and carries approximately 42,000su for breeding and finishing. Although the property is well- developed with an excellent infrastructure there are some further exciting development projects in the pipeline.  

The Station is bisected by the Taihape-Napier Road and bounded by the Rangitikei River to the south. It has an attractive balance of contour, with an extensive area of easy rolling land and a balance of steeper hill country. The farm experiences cold winters with occasional snow over the winter months but enjoys mild summers. 

WHAT

This position requires an experienced Machinery operator, who is able to work independently and undertake a variety of tasks from tractor operating (feeding out silage and baleage, FEL work, metalling tracks etc), spraying through to general R & M on farm including general maintenance with the yards and buildings. A certain level of experience held around both machinery and fencing would be beneficial. 

The machinery operator aspect of the Tractor Driver/General Hand role is mainly for general tractor work and feeding out as contractors are engaged to complete ag work.  Servicing and maintenance of the Station water system is also an important part of the role.

There will also be a limited amount of stock work, helping at peak processing times such as docking and weaning as required.

To read more about the position and farm layout/business structure please visit – https://bit.ly/3Y7FwcI

WHO

• Tractor and machinery operating experience, mechanically minded.
• Understand water systems.
• Good level of general and practical skills – welding/ carpentry.
• Take pride in your work & presentation.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong team player.
• Full driver’s licence.

WHY

• As a modern farming operation with an inclusive environment the Station provides an excellent work culture and values their people.  
• Opportunity to work on a largescale breeding and finishing operation, that has invested in excellent infrastructure.
• A role where you can take ownership of your tasks.
• Working in a well-resourced business with some modern machinery.
• Depending on your personal situation, there are several accommodation options available.
• A strong rural community with plenty of social happenings at the local hall.
• There is hunting and fishing locally and ski fields only 45 minutes away.
• A 30-minute drive to Taihape and 1hr 30 minutes to Hastings; with Whanganui, Palmerston North, Napier & Taupo all within a 2-hour drive.

HOW

• To apply for this role, please hit the APPLY button
• For further information on this role please visit https://bit.ly/3Y7FwcI
• For a confidential chat give the Rural Directions team a call on 06 871 0450

Applications close Sunday 11th May 2025

Only job seekers who have NZ working rights will be eligible for this role.