We are seeking an energetic person, with at least 2 years experience, to join our young motivated team. This is an opportunity to develop your skills across all aspects of breeding and finishing.
The farm is 2200ha split into 3 neighbouring management blocks. This position is primarily based on the 680ha home block working alongside the owner, whilst assisting the block managers on our 2 adjacent properties.
Our diverse operation includes 8500 breeding ewes and 650 performance recorded Hereford stud cattle. Alongside finishing lambs, feed and cash cropping, we present 200 breeding bulls for sale annually. We are introducing Halter collars across our beef herd this year.
You will be exposed to an environment where quality genetics, high value feed and good stock management combine to achieve top production. There is plenty of opportunity to take responsibility and progress within our dynamic team and business.
www.rivertonezicalve.co.nz
With this position comes;
We are a 2200 ha sheep and stud beef operation near Fordell, 20 minutes from Whanganui.
The property is situated in the Whangaehu Valley with medium hill-country supported by fertile riverflats. The property is farmed intensively carrying 20,000 stock units, with 650 performance recorded Hereford stud cows and 8,000 breeding ewes.
Annually, we grow 85 ha of Maize Grain, along with 80 ha of spring sown lamb finishing crop.
The stud operation is focused on breeding Ezicalve yearling bulls for dairy and beef heifer mating, sold at our on-farm annual sale.