Lead a high-performing Angus operation on iconic King Island, Australia - hands-on leadership, strong team culture and career growth.

• King Island – one of Australia’s most unique & productive grazing environments.
• Large-scale Angus beef operation with a strong team culture & career progression.
• Hands-on ownership committed to investing in people and the business.

Your Future Workplace

Waverley Station is a large-scale Angus cattle enterprise operating across properties in Scone and King Island, Australia. Spanning 60,000 acres (24,281ha) and running 30,000 Angus cattle, the business combines innovative farming practices, diverse pasture systems, and a skilled team. Scone is the hub of the Angus breeding and genetics programme, while King Island is renowned for its ideal conditions for breeding and finishing cattle.

King Island spans 25,000 acres (10,117ha) across 5 blocks, each managed by an Overseer supported by 2–3 staff. The intensive farming operation runs 10,000 Angus cattle over predominantly flat country and is recognised as a unique and iconic farming location. All progeny are retained through winter and spring before moving into a finishing operation/feedlot.

To learn more about the business and its people, please visit: https://www.waverleystation.com/             

Your Role

As the Overseer (Block Manager), you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a 4,000–5,000 acre (1,618–2,023 ha) cattle-focused farming block operating under established farm policies and systems. Working closely with an experienced Operations Manager, you will oversee stock management, grazing rotations, animal health, pasture management, feed planning, and young stock performance, while confidently handling cattle of all ages.

You will also lead and support a team of 2–3 Farm Hands, organising daily tasks, maintaining high farm standards, and fostering a positive team culture. In addition to livestock responsibilities, the role includes general farm maintenance such as fencing and water system management, ensuring the property is run efficiently and presented to a high standard.

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 3-4 years’ experience within a cattle farming or livestock role, ideally within a large-scale beef operation.
• Strong stockmanship skills and confidence handling cattle in both paddock and yard environments.
• Ability to lead, motivate and support a small team of 2-3 staff.
• Sound understanding of pasture management, animal health and water systems.
• Practical ability to carry out general repair and maintenance (R&M) tasks.
• Organised with good attention to detail and the ability to monitor and manage stock performance.
• Capable of working autonomously and making confident day-to-day operational decisions.
• Honest, reliable and hardworking with a strong work ethic.
• 1–2 working dogs required. Dogs can be purchased on arrival or brought from New Zealand.
• Positive attitude with a good sense of humour and the ability to contribute to a strong team culture.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within the wider farming operation.

To read more about the position and farm layout please visit – https://bit.ly/4dz4YQp 

Why You’ll Love This Job

• Exposure to a large-scale, intensive Angus cattle enterprise with significant operational scope and complexity.
• Opportunity to develop skills across all areas of cattle farming, including stock work, pasture management, animal health and block management.
• Strong career progression within a growing and well-structured business.
• Highly productive and well-resourced farming operation providing excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Live and work in one of Australia’s most unique farming environments, with a strong sense of community (population of 1,600).
• Join a great, close-knit team with a young, energetic crew.
• Beautiful island lifestyle surrounded by ocean, beaches and open farmland.
• The lifestyle is a major highlight, with strong winter sporting opportunities including football and netball, while the warmer months are ideal for beach activities, fishing and enjoying the outdoors. The area also offers popular hunting opportunities such as duck and pheasant shooting. There is also a world-class golf course.
• Full use of company work ute provided.
• A rare opportunity to combine career development with an exceptional lifestyle in a truly unique location.
• Accommodation is a tidy three-bedroom home with open-plan living, a fireplace, garaging, and a well-maintained garden section.

Hit APPLY, check https://bit.ly/4dz4YQp for more info, or call Rural Directions on 06 871 0450.

Applications close Sunday 21st June 2026

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