Job Description
Excellent Stock Manager Opportunity
Ribbonwood Station, Omarama.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic stockman to join our team, due to our highly valued current Stock Manager progressing onto a Station Managers role.
We are seeking a capable and driven individual to fill this Stock Managers position. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced junior stock manager / head shepherd seeking further responsibility and the next challenge to make a positive contribution within a well-supported team and farm business.
Stock Managers main purpose and role is planning and taking responsibility for livestock management, supported by the team as required. This position also offers involvement and career progression alongside the farm manager in all integral aspects of the farm operation, including but not limited to animal health plan, pasture management/farm budgets and genetic improvements. Working as a close team contributing to all aspects to ensure an efficient and effective farm system, optimising the farming business.
Ribbonwood Station is an 8500ha property running 4500 quarter-bred merinos, merino wethers, 400 angus cattle and replacements. The station comprises a balance of developed flats and extensive hill country, all of which is well tracked and maintained. Ribbonwood is situated beneath the Southern Alps, bordered by conservation land extending to the Ahuriri River.
We maintain and value a high standard in caring for and progressing Ribbonwood whilst enjoying the beautiful surroundings it has to offer, we are now looking for the next Stock Manager to continue this alongside us.
The successful candidate in this role will be required to have -
- Minimum three years’ stock responsibility experience in the sheep and beef industry
- Genuine passion for livestock and the environment
- Solid knowledge of animal health/welfare and strong stockmanship skills
- Confidence in feed management
- Reliable team of dogs
- High standards and hard work ethic
- Effective communication and reporting skills – we use Mobble.
- Strong initiative, reliability, respect, honesty, a positive can-do attitude, and a sense of humour
- Confidence, or willing to learn in all aspects of farming including (but not limited to) tractor work, fencing, general maintenance, stock water, etc.
- Full New Zealand driver license and eligibility to work in New Zealand
On offer for the successful applicant -
- Well supported, structured, flexible and established farm business and work environment
- Enjoy a great rural lifestyle and flexible working conditions
- Ongoing learning, development and growth in skills in a diverse high-country environment
- Independence and autonomy within the role
- Opportunity to contribute to farm strategic planning
- Modern and maintained infrastructure and machinery.
- Work vehicle and comfortable housing; three-bedroom cottage on farm
- Remuneration package to reflect experience
- Casual work for a partner or spouse – farm work and/or managing the farm accommodation
- Job security within dedicated team and wider supportive organisation
Ribbonwood is situated 15 minutes from Omarama and 30 minutes from Twizel. Omarama is a supportive rural community surrounded by an abundance of outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing and boating, community groups and amenities. Local school bus stop is 10 km down road.
Start date for this role is early January 2027.
Applicants will be reviewed as received and we will be in contact regarding interviews in November.
To apply, or for any further information please email with your CV to;
ribbonwood@verityfarms.co.nz
Our current Stock Manager will be apart of the process and is also available to discuss the role if applicant wishes.
We look forward to hearing from you, Farm Manager, Josh Brosnahan 0221765860
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