Step into a senior stockperson role with a leading Angus operation and experience the lifestyle, challenge, and opportunity of King Island.

• Enjoy a unique rural lifestyle with space, community, and outdoor adventure.
• Lead stock operations within a large-scale cattle enterprise.
• Join a progressive operation that values initiative, teamwork, and skill.

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

The Senior Stockperson plays a key role in the daily management of livestock operations across a large-scale cattle block, working closely with the Overseer to ensure smooth and efficient farm performance. The position involves hands-on stock work, including mustering, yard operations, animal health, weighing, drafting, and monitoring livestock performance.

The role provides leadership and guidance to a team of junior stockmen, helping coordinate daily tasks, maintain high standards of animal welfare, and support a positive team environment. The Senior Stockperson will also assist with grazing management, infrastructure maintenance, implementing farm policies and procedures, and ensuring operational systems are followed.

This position requires a confident and capable cattle handler who can work independently, contribute to decision-making, and lead by example. It is suited to an experienced stockperson looking for a senior role within a structured, progressive farming operation focused on livestock performance, sustainability, and long-term productivity.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience working with beef cattle in breeding, finishing, or mixed cattle systems.
• Excellent stockmanship skills with a calm, confident, and patient approach to handling cattle of all ages and classes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and mentor junior staff while fostering a positive team culture.
• Sound understanding of animal health, welfare, and livestock husbandry practices.
• Practical experience with grazing management and the implementation of farm management plans.
• Competence operating farm vehicles, machinery, and livestock handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Strong general farming skills, including fencing, water systems, and infrastructure maintenance.
• Well-organised, reliable, and self-motivated, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work independently when required.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the Overseer and wider farming team.
• A strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to contribute during busy seasonal periods and rostered weekend work.
• 1-2 working dogs are required. Dogs may be purchased once on property, or you are welcome to bring your own from New Zealand.

To read more about the position and farm layout please visit – https://bit.ly/4b1IG7Y

Why You’ll Love This Job

• Opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a large-scale, professionally managed Angus cattle operation.
• Work closely alongside an experienced Overseer (Block Manager), gaining exposure to business systems, livestock performance, pasture management, and operational planning.
• Develop your people leadership skills through the supervision and mentoring of junior stock staff.
• Exposure to both breeding and finishing cattle systems across a significant farming enterprise.
• Well-established farm policies, systems, and infrastructure that support efficient and productive farming practices.
• Strong opportunities for career progression within a growing and well-structured agricultural business.
• Join a supportive and close-knit team that values professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Live and work in one of Australia's most unique farming environments, with a strong rural community and a population of approximately 1,600.
• Enjoy an exceptional island lifestyle surrounded by beaches, ocean views, and productive farmland, with opportunities for fishing, hunting, golf, and a wide range of outdoor pursuits.
• Full use of a company work ute provided, along with the opportunity to combine career growth with an outstanding quality of life in a truly unique location.
• Accommodation will be provided.

Hit APPLY, check https://bit.ly/4b1IG7Y for more info, or call Rural Directions on 06 871 0450.

Applications close Sunday 19th July 2026

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