Put your fencing, livestock and practical farming skills to work in a varied hands-on role within a large-scale Hawke’s Bay farming business.

• Located in the rural district Wakarara, Hawke’s Bay.
• Hands-on role across fencing, machinery, livestock and general farm operations.
• Work with modern farm infrastructure, machinery and established farming systems.

Your Future Workplace

Ngahere Station Ltd is an established family farming business based in Central Hawke’s Bay, recently expanding with the purchase of Forest Home Farm in Wakarara. Operating alongside Ngahere, Cheviot/St Lawrence, Abbotsford and Highgrove, Forest Home forms part of a well-integrated breeding and finishing farming system across the wider business. 

The property spans approximately 1,200 hectares, with around 1,000 hectares of effective grazing area comprising predominantly flat to rolling contour. Supporting sheep, deer and cattle, Forest Home is a productive and well-developed property operating within a flexible seasonal farming system.      

Your Role

This is a varied and hands-on Fencer General role suited to someone who is practical, adaptable and enjoys working across all aspects of a busy farming operation. The position has a strong focus on fencing and infrastructure maintenance, alongside general farm maintenance, tractor work, and supporting the day-to-day running of the property. Approximately 20–30% of the role will involve livestock work, including stock handling, yard work, and other practical on farm tasks.

The successful applicant will take pride in maintaining farm infrastructure to a high standard and be capable across a range of practical farm duties. As part of the wider farming business, there may also be opportunities to assist across other properties within the operation as required.

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong fencing experience, including repair and maintenance of fences and yards.
• General farm experience with a good understanding of day-to-day farming operations.
• Experience with livestock work, particularly sheep, cattle, and deer.
• Ability to assist with seasonal stock tasks, including preparing sheep for shearing.
• Basic tractor and machinery operation skills.
• Physically fit and capable of manual outdoor work in varying conditions.
• Reliable, practical, and self-motivated.

To read more about the position and farm layout please visit – https://bit.ly/49StzNB

Why You’ll Love This Job

• Opportunity to join a well-established, family-owned farming business with strong systems and scale.
• Hands-on, varied role with exposure to fencing, livestock, machinery, and general farm operations.
• Ability to work across multiple properties within the wider farming operation.
• Access to well-equipped farms and modern farm machinery and infrastructure.
• Lifestyle benefits of a rural setting with access to hunting, tramping, and outdoor recreation.
• Stable, long-term employment within a reputable and established farming business.
• Accommodation is a well-maintained 3-bedroom home, featuring a double garage and Healthy Homes certification.
• Based in the Wakarara district, this role offers a genuine rural lifestyle with stunning surroundings and excellent access to hunting, tramping and other outdoor activities.

Hit APPLY, check https://bit.ly/49StzNB for more info, or call Rural Directions on 06 871 0450.

Applications close Sunday 14th June 2026

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