Job Description
Exciting Career Opportunity: Stock Manager
Are you ready to take the next step in your farming career? We are looking for a driven individual looking to grow their management skills on a large-scale high performing property.
The Property
Located 10 minutes south of Wairoa, we are a family run business. This 14,00ha sheep and beef operation runs 14,000 stock units with a focus on excellence. With a sophisticated forage cropping program in place that prioritizes pasture productivity and livestock performance.
This station offers ample opportunity for quality horse and dog work. across a great mix of topography, from steep breeding hill country to productive flat finishing land.
The Role
This position offers a unique "hands on" leadership experience, perfect for someone who wants to bridge the gap between stock work and farm management.
You will be responsible for the health and performance of all livestock. You will work alongside one shepherd, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
Key responsibilities include ;
Day to day management of livestock
Planning and executing grazing rotations across varying terrain
Maintaining animal health programs (drenching, dipping, and vaccinations)
Recording all animal health, and accurate stock numbers in the Resolution farming app
Leading mustering and stock movements
Working collaboratively with the shepherd to hit production targets
There will be periods of R and M when stock work is completed
Stockmanship: proven experience in hill country breeding and flat finishing country
Team: ability to mentor and lead a shepherd effectively
Dogs: a reliable team of well controlled working dogs is essential
Horses: As we value traditional stockmanship on our steeper hill country, being competent and willing to work on horseback is HIGHLY PREFERRED
Communication: clear communication and basic record keeping skills.
The Perks & Location
This role offers an exceptional lifestyle balance for those who love the out doors: close to Mahia beach and Lake Waikaremoana.
Proximity: just 10 minutes from Wairoa for easy access to schools, shops, and services
Recreation: you are perfectly positioned for the best of the East Coast, 35 minutes to Mahia Peninsula and 50 minutes to Lake Waikaremoana
Package: a competitive salary package including a quality farm house and the usual farm perks will be negotiated based on experience
APPLY: please send a covering letter and an up to date CV with recent employer references to
Cyril Brownlie 027 660 1116
karamu944@gmail.com
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