• Located in the Hurunui District, one hour north of Christchurch.
• Sole charge Farm Manager Opportunity – Cashmere Goats & Dairy Grazing.
• Variety of work across livestock, pasture management, and farm development.

Your Future Workplace

Located in the Hurunui District, approximately one hour from Christchurch, this 63ha property runs an intensified livestock system with 200–300 cashmere goats and around 50 seasonal Friesian bull calves, alongside on-farm summer feed production of hay and baleage. The property is still being developed, with internal fencing and water infrastructure upgrades planned, offering the successful applicant the opportunity to manage day-to-day operations while contributing to its ongoing improvement.          

Your Role

As Farm Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of this 63ha property, managing livestock, pasture, and general farm maintenance. This is largely a sole-charge role, with initial handover support from the employer and weekly check-ins thereafter. You will manage the cashmere goat herd and seasonal dairy grazers, coordinate contractors for hay and silage production, and contribute to ongoing property development, including fencing and water system upgrades.

This role is ideal for someone seeking a hands-on position with a varied workload and strong work–life balance, with minimal weekend work and every second weekend off. It may suit a semi-retired farmer stepping back from a larger operation, or an experienced stock manager looking to take the next step into farm management. Financial budgets and the sale of livestock will be managed by the employer.

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

• Ability to see what needs attention and makes plans to fix right away.
• Strong stockmanship and animal health.
• Sound pasture management and feed planning skills.
• Good capability with general work such as fencing and water.
• Attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
• Good communication skills.
• Physically fit with a positive can-do attitude.

To read more about the position please visit – https://bit.ly/3Nj0p2m

Why You’ll Love This Job

• This role offers a good balance of livestock management and practical farm development work.
• The role provides the opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day running of the property while contributing to its ongoing development
• Great support systems in place with an owner who is willing to pass on knowledge and upskill their employees.
• Centrally located in the Hurunui district.
• Every second weekend is a 3-day weekend with Monday off for work-life balance.

Hit APPLY, check https://bit.ly/3Nj0p2m for more info or call Rural Directions on 06 871 0450.

Applications close Monday 6th April 2026

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