SHEEP & BEEF MANAGER OPPORTUNITY STRATHMORE

JOB DESCRIPTION

SHEEP & BEEF MANAGER – STEP INTO MANAGEMENT

San Rosa – Strathmore, Taranaki

Join our team at San Rosa, part of the Gavin Jordan family farming business. The property is approximately 400 hectares effective sheep & beef property, ranging from flat to steep terrain, located inland from Stratford, Taranaki.

We are running a breeding-focused sheep and beef operation, wintering approximately:

· 2,000 ewes

· 200 in-calf Angus cows

· 300 rising one-year cattle

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The Opportunity:

We are looking for a positive, capable and hardworking individual to join us as a Station Manager.

This role will suit either:

· Someone ready to step up into their first management position, or

· An experienced manager looking for a solid, well-supported farming operation

The role involves taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the farm, while continuing to build skills in management and decision-making.

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The successful applicant will:

· Have solid practical sheep and beef farming experience

· Have a good team of working dogs

· Be able to work independently and make decisions, while working alongside the owners

· Have a high standard of stockman ship

· Have good general fencing and farm maintenance skills

· Have effective communication skills, common sense, and good time management

· Have a positive attitude and sense of humor

· Hold a current NZ driver’s license

· Must have New Zealand Residency.

Key Responsibilities:

· Day-to-day management of stock and farm operations

· Grazing management and seasonal stock work (lambing, calving, docking and shearing etc)

· General farm maintenance (fencing, yards buildings, water and weeds etc)

· Monitoring stock performance and condition

· Working with owners on farm planning and development

· Coordinating contractors and occasional staff

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What we have to offer:

· A tidy 3-bedroom home with wood burner and garage

· Good work-life balance

· Supportive owners and collaborative approach to management

· Opportunity to develop management and decision-making skills

· Remuneration package aligned to experience

· Rural location with primary and secondary school bus at the gate

· Close to Stratford (23km away) and local amenities

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Contact details:

Gavin Jordan 027 232 0895 jordangav@gmail.com

Please send your CV including at least two references.