• Located in the Mataroa farming district, 25km from Taihape.
• Provides the opportunity to gain further responsibility.
• Be part of a strong rural community and centrally located to excellent amenities. 

WHERE

Devane Brothers Ltd is a family farming business, that consists of four brothers who have set up this farming company. The brothers are all involved in the farming sector through various agri-businesses and are looking to support their Farm Manager.

The family are looking for a hands-on Manager to run the 600ha property. The farm is based in the Mataroa farming district just 25km from Taihape. The property carries 5,500su, with a sheep and beef breeding operation with a mix of finishing and store. All the cattle progeny are sold at the May weaner fair in Feilding, replacement heifers are brought in-calf, and 1/3 of the lambs sold to the works and 2/3’s sold store.

WHAT

As the Farm Manager you will be fully responsible for the day-to-day operations of this property, there is a farm policy in place, but new ideas will be welcome. This role will report directly to one family member and then you will be required to complete a monthly farm report to the family.

The key requirement is stock first, it is a simple system based on doing the basics of farming well, from stock performance through to maintaining good pasture quality. You will need to have an efficient team of 5-6 working dogs and have a high level of stockmanship.

When time allows it is expected that you will complete some general work, this maybe R&M fencing and handpiece work. During busy times casual staff are employed to help with jobs such as weaning, docking, shearing and yard work.

To read more about the position and farm layout please visit – https://bit.ly/42FMFUe

WHO

Our clients are looking for a Farm Manager who has a strong work ethic and is happy to work autonomously day to day in a hands on management role.  The below are also key to success in this role:

• Stockmanship, high level of performance and understanding with animal health.
• Pasture management, feed budgeting, knows how to achieve good feed quality.
• Strong communication skills verbal and written.
• Computer literate, tech savvy.
• Efficient team of 5-6 working dogs.
• Be organized and well planned.

WHY

• Provides the opportunity to gain further responsibility.
• Opportunity to work within an inclusive farming environment, where there is the chance to further your skills and progress your knowledge. 
• The Owner’s provide an excellent work culture and value their people.
• A modern farming operation where you will have a close relationship with their agents and processors.
• Be part of a strong rural community and centrally located to excellent amenities.
• Opportunity to work on operation, that has established some excellent infrastructure, it will give you the scale of mustering and some ownership with your tasks.
• Modern technologies and systems within the business. 
• Centrally located to Lake Taupo for fishing (1 hour away) and the mountains with skiing in the winter, along with tramping and some hunting.
• There is a good rural community with a local dog trail and rugby club.
• Tidy, warm 4-bedroom home, with sleep out. The home has ceiling and under floor insulation, with 2 fireplaces, one free standing and an open fire, along with a heat transfer system.

HOW

• To apply for this role, please hit the APPLY button
• For further information on this role please visit https://bit.ly/42FMFUe
• For a confidential chat give the Rural Directions team a call on 06 871 0450

Applications close Sunday Monday, 2nd June 2025

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