• Located in Central Hawkes Bay.
• Hands-on variety across two well-resourced, progressive deer farms.
• Supportive owners who invest in people and provide opportunities for growth.                                                                                                                                                                       

WHERE

Maranoa (350 ha, Takapau) and Totara Ridge (300 ha, Tikokino) together form a 650 ha mixed farming business in Central Hawke’s Bay. The farms run premium red deer herds, a small mob of Arapawa sheep and around 400 trade steers.

With a strong focus on genetic excellence, the business uses artificial insemination (AI) and embryo transfer (ET), and natural mating within a progressive breeding programme. Over recent years, there has been significant investment in infrastructure and machinery, this has supported efficiency, innovation, and growth across both properties.

WHAT

This Deer Farm Assistant role supports both high-performing farms in Central Hawke’s Bay. It’s a hands-on position with exposure to all areas of the farming operation, offering plenty of variety and opportunities to develop your skills.

While previous experience working with deer would be an advantage, it’s not essential. The role includes a mix of stock work and general farm duties such as machinery operation, maintenance, and other day-to-day tasks. You’ll need to have one to two well-controlled working dogs to assist with livestock work.

This is a diverse role where you’ll contribute to productivity, animal health, and overall operational efficiency, from assisting with velveting to operating cultivation equipment and everything in between, no two days will be the same.

To read more about the position and farm structure please visit – https://bit.ly/474rptv

WHO

Our client is looking for a Deer Farm Assistant with sound stock handling ability and stockmanship. The below are also key to success in this role:

• Practical experience with tractors and general farm machinery.
• Fencing and water system experience is beneficial.
• Strong work ethic and strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and tidy in work habits.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors.
• Positive team player with a willingness to learn and able to follow verbal and written and instructions.
• Committed to health and safety and animal welfare.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining accountability.
• Current full New Zealand driver’s license.

WHY

• Great support systems in place with owners who are willing to pass on knowledge and upskill their employees.
• Provides the opportunity to gain further responsibility.
• Farming a mixed land unit system.
• Opportunity to work within an inclusive farming environment, where there is the chance to further your skills and progress your knowledge. 
• The owners provide an excellent work culture and value their people.
• Accommodation and farms are in Central Hawkes Bay, within good rural communities.
• Modern technologies and systems within the business. 

HOW

• To apply for this role, please hit the APPLY button
• For further information on this role please visit https://bit.ly/474rptv
• For a confidential chat give the Rural Directions team a call on 06 871 0450

Applications close Sunday 9th November 2025

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