Fencer General – Te Ākau, Waikato

Glenn Farms is looking for a practical, hands-on Fencer General to join our team. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in tidy, stock-proof fencing, and don’t mind pitching in with the occasional stock work, this could be the role for you.

Te Ākau has a great rural community with plenty going on - rugby, tennis, and local events.
35 mins to Huntly, 50 mins to Raglan, 1hr to Hamilton.

Glenn Farms operates across three adjoining farm blocks totalling 1500ha, and you’ll be working on projects across all of them. One of these blocks is coastal, offering access to the beach and great recreational fishing.

About the Role

This is a varied position with a strong focus on fencing, water and general farm maintenance.

Key responsibilities:

• Fencing: New fencing, repairs, and maintenance of existing lines across all blocks

• Water systems: Assisting with installation of a new system and expansion of existing infrastructure

• General farm maintenance: Gates, yards, buildings, and infrastructure

• Stock work: Occasional support to the stock managers during key periods

• Machinery: Tractor and/or digger work if skilled (not essential)

Reporting to the farm owner, you will take the lead on fencing projects and help keep the farms running smoothly.

Skills & Experience

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced with electric and conventional fencing (install, repair, maintain)

• Capable with water systems and general farm maintenance

• Reliable, honest, and safety-conscious

• A good communicator who can take direction and get on with the job

• Well organised and able to work independently as well as in a team

• Is physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all conditions

Bonus (not essential):

• Tractor or digger experience

• A working dog isn’t required, but one or two dogs are welcome.

Requirements:

• Minimum Restricted driver’s licence

What’s on Offer

• Permanent full-time employment

• Attractive salary package reflecting experience

• Large 4-bed, 2-bath shared house on farm (sharing with one other male) for up to 12 months, with the option to move into your own residence after that.

• Remuneration can be adjusted for local applicants who do not require accommodation

• Open to discussing short-term contract options

• Supportive, down-to-earth young team environment

• Variety of work across three neighbouring blocks

• Motorbike and tools supplied