Stock Manager

About Cora Lynn Station:

Cora Lynn is a 1600 hectare high country station located in the upper Waimakariri Valley. The property integrates pastoral farming with tourism, native forest carbon and nature protection. 

Improved pastures with limited hill country grazing support 2800 stock units (merinos, cattle). A new generation is taking ownership of Cora Lynn. They are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic stock manager to work alongside.

The Role:

This is a unique opportunity to take the next step in your farming career on a small-scale high country property. The ideal candidate will be flexible and innovative with a hands-on approach. 

Working closely with farm owners, the stock manager will take responsibility for day-to-day stock management, be closely involved in wider farm operations, and contribute to long-term property improvements.

A unique element of the role is hosting visitors on regular ‘farm trips’. This is a core duty and requires excellent communication and passion for the industry and the land.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effective livestock and operational management in close coordination with farm owners.
• Delivering regular 90 minute ‘farm trips’ for visitors, consisting of working dog displays, blade shearing demonstrations, and engaging commentary on fine wool and farm life.
• Maintaining strong relationships with contractors, casual staff, the associated tourism operation, and other relevant persons.
• Ensuring infrastructure is tidy and well-maintained, while contributing to long term property improvement.
• Keeping accurate farm records to ensure compliance with relevant regulation, compliance and industry requirements.
• Undertaking day-to-day farm activities in a manner consistent with the property’s nature and landscape protection values.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Have an excellent work ethic, innovative mindset, and well-honed organisational skills.
• Enjoy working independently, and as part of a small team.
• Be experienced in practical sheep and beef farming with a strong understanding of stock performance, animal health, and pasture management.
• Be an excellent communicator ready to embrace the role’s farm-tourism responsibilities. 
• Share a passion for pastoral farming and the natural values of the high country.
• Have a desire to grow their skills and contribute to the property’s long-term success.
• Bring a capable team of working dogs.
• Be eligible to work in New Zealand/be a resident and hold a full driver’s licence

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience.
• Modern, comfortable home on the property.
• The opportunity to live and work in a unique location, alongside Arthur’s Pass National Park, but only 90 minutes from Christchurch.
• The chance to contribute to innovative high country land management – apply your farming skills and grow your understanding of agritourism, practical nature conservation, and native-forest carbon.
• Personal and professional growth in a supportive family-owned farming environment.

Before applying, please email office@coralynn.co.nz to request the job description.