Job Description
An exciting opportunity for someone wanting to grow into a manager’s role, in the sort after location of Cheviot, North Canterbury. Where lifestyle and community are just as strong as the farming.
After many valued years of service, a highly respected member of our team is retiring, creating a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated person, to join our sheep and beef farming operation.
This is more than just a job, it’s a chance to grow yourself, where your skills, initiative, and leadership will be genuinely valued and developed.
About the Farm
‘Iona’ is a well-established sheep and beef operation, with a mix of flat, rolling and hill country. We run 3,200 Romney ewes, 1,000 replacement hogget’s, 185 breeding cattle and the flexibility of store stock, depending on our season. We are focused on productivity, animal welfare, and sustainable land management. The farm is well-resourced, with sound infrastructure, quality stock, and a supportive team environment.
Equally important is where we are. Located in a highly sought-after area, you’ll be part of a welcoming rural community where people look out for each other. Excellent local school and pre-schools, community groups, strong collie club, sport and services, are all within easy reach.
For those who value lifestyle, this role offers the best of both worlds, with outstanding recreational opportunities right on your doorstep. Whether it’s hunting, fishing, surfing, sport, tramping, or simply enjoying the outdoors, you’ll have easy access to it all.
About the Role
Working closely with the farm owners, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the farm. This includes:
- Stock management across sheep and beef operations
- Strong animal health, feeding, and pasture management
- Supporting and leading staff, when required
- Farm maintenance (fencing, water systems, electrics, general upkeep)
- Operating and maintaining farm machinery, including being part of a syndicate
- Stepping up to lead the farm, in the owner’s absence
- Contributing to planning and decision-making
- Helping support a positive team culture and a safe working environment
- A great work-life balance
This role suits someone who enjoys responsibility, takes pride in their work, and is keen to grow their leadership capability.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has extensive practical experience in sheep and beef farming and wants to add value to all our farming operations.
- Strong team of dogs
- Demonstrates strong stockmanship, pasture management and has attention to detail
- Is reliable, honest, and able to work independently
- Communicates well and enjoys being part of a team
- Shows initiative, a growth mindset and a willingness to step up into farm management
- Has experience with farm machinery
- Willingness to work with technology
What We Offer
- A supportive and respectful working environment with opportunities for development
- Competitive remuneration package
- Outstanding accommodation, with a great outlook
- Ongoing development and the chance to grow, within the business
- A farm where your input and ideas are encouraged
This is more than just a job, it’s a chance to build a career, and become part of an awesome community.
The Opportunity
For the right person, we wish to support you into a manager role, in the future. You’ll be supported to professionally grow, while building on the strong foundations already in place.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your farming career and be part of a positive, forward-thinking operation, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now by sending your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you are interested in this role.
David Bush 027 2261915 / Fiona Bush 027 2261951
Applications close Friday 8th May 2026, 5pm.
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