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Experienced Shepherd- Te Paenga Station One of our valued team members has recently accepted a Stock Manager position, creating an opportunity for an Experienced Shepherd to join our team. Te Paenga is a breeding station located south of Raetihi on the Parapara Road and is one of the farms within the Ā tihau Whanganui Incorporation. Te Paenga is a 3,500 ha (2530 ha effective) breeding property, with young stock transferred to other farms within the group at weaning. The farm runs 800 Angus cows and 10,500 Romney ewes across a good mix of country that will provide plenty of opportunity for quality dog work. About the Role This position will suit someone with a strong interest in livestock and stockmanship who enjoys working as part of a team in a large-scale farming operation. To be successful in this role you will have: 3+ years experience working as a Shepherd A competent team of working dogs Confident and capable on a horse A strong work ethic and...

Nithdale Station is a diverse and progressive farming operation running stud sheep, commercial sheep, beef cattle, and dairy grazing. The farm operates as a high-performance and well-organised system focused on strong stockmanship, animal health, and pasture utilisation. We operate with a small, capable team where communication, responsibility, and pride in stock work is highly valued. We are seeking a Senior Shepherd / Shepherd General who takes pride in their dogs, their stock work, and maintaining high standards across the farm. The Role This is a hands-on shepherding role within a diverse and intensive farming business. The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of livestock management across the property. The role will involve working closely with the Operations Manager and Stock Manager, contributing to the day-to-day management of stock and farm operations. • General stock work across sheep and cattle • Mustering and dog work • Animal health treatments •...

Located in the Hurunui District, one hour north of Christchurch. Sole charge Farm Manager Opportunity – Cashmere Goats & Dairy Grazing. Variety of work across livestock, pasture management, and farm development. Your Future Workplace Located in the Hurunui District, approximately one hour from Christchurch, this 63ha property runs an intensified livestock system with 200–300 cashmere goats and around 50 seasonal Friesian bull calves, alongside on-farm summer feed production of hay and baleage. The property is still being developed, with internal fencing and water infrastructure upgrades planned, offering the successful applicant the opportunity to manage day-to-day operations while contributing to its ongoing improvement.           Your Role As Farm Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of this 63ha property, managing livestock, pasture, and general farm maintenance. This is largely a sole-charge role, with initial handover...

One of our valued staff members is on the move, which leaves an opening for an Experienced Shepherd. If being part of running a 25,000su breeding Station which is part of a dynamic, high performing farm business appeals to you, consider this role with us. Located next to the Taieri Gorge inland Dunedin, Barewood is a 6,420 ha (5300 ha effective) breeding property with a trading component wintering 15,000 Headwater ewes, 4600 Hoggets and 200 breeding cows. For this position you will need: • 3-4 years experience working as a Shepherd • Competent team of working dogs • Excellent work ethic • Self-motivation and a willingness to learn • A willingness to embrace new technology What We Offer • Competitive remuneration based on experience with over-time • Modern 3-bedroom house • Excellent infrastructure • Local Rugby and Dog trial clubs • Local schooling and playgroup • Well maintained vehicles and machinery Take the next step in your farming journey...

Hubka Farms Ltd. Is currently seeking energetic and experienced farm equipment operators for the 2026 season in Canada. If you think you have what it takes, and would like to experience a fast paced, dusty, dirty, fun environment running top of the line equipment for long hrs, come join the team starting in March and running through October. Send us a message or email your resume/C.V. to   j obs@hubkafarms.ca Accommodations and transit to and from work are available. Duties will include: Planting (Potato's, Wheat, Canola, Beans, Peas and Barley) Cultivate and irrigate crops Harvest crops Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment (Tractors, sprayers, tillage, etc.) Job Requirements minimum 2 year experience operating large machinery Experience on large scale farm is an asset Preference given to operators with potato experience Willing to work long hours No allergies wheat/dust Must be able to lift 30 pound repeatedly Can Speak English...

Location: Mid Canterbury – Lauriston (between Methven and Ashburton) About Us: Simply Spraying Ltd is a boom spray contracting business that offers a quality service to a great group of local clients throughout the Mid Canterbury Region. We operate two modern, high clearance self-propelled sprayers, each with full auto-steering and auto-nozzle control. These versatile machines offer various boom widths, wheel track spacings and nozzle options. As a business we focus on adopting new technology, infrastructure and ideas which make the operation more efficient, sustainable, enjoyable, and environmentally responsible. Alongside the spray business we also operate a 320ha fully irrigated crop farm which has a diverse rotation of different grasses, cereals, radishes, chicory, spinach and legumes, as well as wintering approximately 6,000 store lambs.   About the role: The current person in this role has done a fantastic job and is moving on for...

·         Located in Putorino, Northern Hawke’s Bay ·         Largescale coastal breeding property. ·         B e part of a strong rural community.   Your Future Workplace Waitaha Station is a large 1502ha coastal hill country property located north of Napier in Hawke’s Bay. The farm runs approximately 5000 MA breeding ewes and 400 Angus breeding cows across varied terrain and is well regarded for producing strong livestock performance year on year. It’s a hands-on farming operation where pride is taken in good stockmanship, well-kept infrastructure, and doing the basics well. Your Role This hands-on General Shepherd role suits someone who enjoys both stock work and general farm duties, with an even split between the two. Working alongside the Station Manager and casual staff, you’ll support day-to-day farm operations and help maintain a productive, well-run property. Responsibilities include general farm work such as fencing (R&M),...

We are looking for a motivated Shepherd to join our Puketio Farm. Puketio is part of Brownrigg Agriculture’s 5,500ha livestock platform. The 1,170ha farm finishes lambs, bulls and runs Angus breeding cows on the steeper hill country. The role offers the chance to be part of a small, motivated team of four but have support from the wider business around you offering genuine progression opportunities. Key responsibilities will include: Stock work across lamb, bulls, and breeding cows Shifting and grazing management across varied country Animal health treatments and monitoring performance Supporting pasture and forage management General farm maintenance Reporting to the Farm Manager of Puketio, this hands-on role is suited to someone with a couple of years’ practical farming experience who is confident working both independently and as part of a team. You’ll be supported by a Farm Manager who is committed to helping you continue to grow and develop. Ideally, you...

We are looking for a person to assist us in the running of our three farms.  This position is based on a 70 Ha farm in Otamarakau.  Approximately 40 min from Whakatane and 25 min from Te Puke.  The farm has been  converted into a fattening beef block from a small dairy farm. This farm is run in conjunction with a 480ha and a 250ha farm 7-15km away.  The farms calve down 650 commercial and registered Hereford cows, and sells Hereford bulls for the dairy industry.   We make all of our own supplement. The successful applicant will reside on the 70 ha block but would be employed to work on all the farms as needed and you would be ultimately accountable to the Farm Owner. The successful applicant HAS to have prior farm experience, reliable and with a good work ethic.  They will have to be happy to work by themselves at times and with others.  Good communication is essential as they will need to liase regularly with the farm owner and other workers. They will need 2-3 working...

Junior / Intermediate Shepherd — Rangiatea Farm Mt Somers, Mid Canterbury Rangiatea Farm is seeking a motivated Junior to Intermediate Shepherd to join our team in Mt Somers, Mid Canterbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to grow their skills and build a long-term career within a progressive sheep and beef farming business. This role offers genuine hands-on learning across a wide range of sheep and beef operations, with increasing responsibility available over time for the right person. About Rangiatea Farm Rangiatea Farm is an 1100-hectare hill country and developed flats property running approximately 10,000 stock units. Our operation includes: A commercial Perendale flock Several sheep studs, including: Perendale Cheviot Beltex Angus cattle breeding and finishing All stock finished on farm and with a long-term grazing partnership in Ashburton, alongside additional cattle purchased for winter fattening You will work alongside...

Nimbedilling Farms of Pingelly Western Australia, require an air seeder operator / general farm hand for the 2026 seeding season. The main role in this position will be operating a Massey Ferguson 8730 tractor pulling a Morris 12m air seeder to establish a 1200ha cropping program. We are a smaller family oriented operation who value our people and what they do for us. We aim to be flexible and make sure that people enjoy their time working with us. Renumeration will be dependant on experience but will be in the range of $30 to $40 per hour. We would prefer for someone to start before the end of March and work through until at least the end of June. Ongoing work maybe available for the right person. Other jobs will include but not limited to: Spreading Machinery maintenance Machinery clean up  Paddock preparation and post seeding cleaning up Some fencing and stock work may be required Accommodation is very comfortable 2 bedroom air conditioned donga. A work...

RFFP Ltd are a 3,500-hectare family owned and operated primary industry business located in the Ruapehu Region. The operation comprises two hill-country breeding properties, intensive breeding and finishing farms, a dairy unit, and a commercial market gardening business. Our clients are seeking an experienced Farm Manager to lead stock operations across their intensively managed farms on the outskirts of Ohakune. The 990-hectare operation is run as four separate blocks and requires a candidate with proven experience in ewe breeding systems, lamb and cattle finishing, and dairy support. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential for the role. After 11 years of strong and effective management, the retiring farm manager leaves a well-run operation ready for new management to take the lead. The farms are predominantly flat and winters 11,500 SU. Farm policy includes 6,400 Romney breeding ewes with all lamb progeny finished within the pasture-based system. 1,250...

Located in Matamata, Waikato – excellent central location! Leadership Growth Within a Structured Business. Exposure to Top-Tier Farming Systems.   WHERE Alexander Farming Genetics Ltd is a high-performing, family-owned farming business operating across four properties in the Waikato and Tararua regions, totalling over 1,290 hectares. The business runs a diversified mixed-enterprise model, including an intensive commercial sheep and cattle breeding and finishing programme, alongside a recorded stud of Facial Eczema Tolerant Romney ewes. Wintering approximately 10,000 stock units at an average of 14 SU/ha, the operation continues to expand, with a recently acquired 180ha block currently under development to support drystock and arable farming.   Following a recent strategic restructure, the business now operates under a formal Board with an independent Chair and clear governance and management oversight. This well-organised structure supports...

Position: Farm Manager Location: Windsor Park Stud Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent   Windsor Park Stud are looking for a Farm Manger for one of our properties just outside of Cambridge, to oversee a stunning 350 acres mixed farming operation, which includes cattle and sheep, as well as thoroughbred horses. This is a hands-on, varied role suited to someone with proven practical skills, strong initiative, and a solid background in general farming and some experience in stud work would be advantageous.   Key Responsibilities: Operation of farm machinery, including but not limited to, quad bikes, 4WD’s and tractors Daily care, feeding, and movement of all livestock, including managing animal health Work with our Windsor Park Farm Manager to ensure NAIT movements are up to date Beef & sheep handling skills General maintenance and repairs of the farm, including but not limited to fixing water troughs, gates, fences, and basic plumbing including...

Where: Situated at the beginning of the Catlins - Spring Park Farm offers opportunity and lifestyle. This family-owned business is 10 minutes from Balclutha, with a rural primary school close by and Kaka Point Beach at your doorstep. This is a well-developed farm with excellent infrastructure, fencing systems and farm tracks. What: We are looking for a Stock Manager but would also consider an experienced Shepherd looking to take the next step up to a management role. Our family run farm operates 5000 stock units, sheep and beef - breeding and finishing. Who: Our ideal candidate will demonstrate: A good understanding of livestock management and stockmanship Have 2-3 working dogs under good control  High standards of animal health and welfare Experience with stock handling, drafting, weighing and shifting  Capacity to work independently but would enjoy support from our family (which includes cheeky teenagers) and contractors when needed Physically fit and...

Full-Time Farm Hand Wanted We are seeking a motivated, full-time Farm Hand to join our family-operated, 6000ha broadacre cropping farm in Maya, WA. Our business operates a modern fleet of machinery equipped with the latest cropping technology. We value a positive team culture built on open communication, flexibility and work-life balance.  Located 290km northeast of Perth, our local town is Dalwallinu - a vibrant and well-serviced community. Dalwallinu offers a District High School, Doctor/Hospital/Pharmacy, Supermarket, Football, Hockey, Netball Club, Creative Arts and a Grower Group. About the Role: • Involved in all aspects of broadacre cropping (seeding, spraying, harvest) • Operation and basic maintenance of farm machinery • Supporting general farm maintenance What We’re Looking For: • Previous farming or machinery experience preferred • A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn • Ability to work independently and as...

Glenn Farms is looking for a practical, hands-on   Fencer General   to join our team. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in tidy, stock-proof fencing, and don’t mind pitching in with the occasional stock work, this could be the role for you. Te Ākau has a great rural community with plenty going on - rugby, tennis, and local events. 35 mins to Huntly, 50 mins to Raglan, 1hr to Hamilton. Glenn Farms operates across   three adjoining farm blocks   totalling 1500ha, and you’ll be working on projects across all of them. One of these blocks is coastal, offering access to the beach and great recreational fishing. About the Role This is a varied position with a strong focus on fencing, water and general farm maintenance. Key responsibilities: Fencing:   New fencing, repairs, and maintenance of existing lines across all blocks Water systems:   Assisting with installation of a new system and expansion of existing infrastructure General farm...

Located in Hawke’s Bay, 20 minutes from Hastings. Work on a modern, large-scale finishing operation with excellent infrastructure. Exposure to wider Brownrigg Agriculture operations and opportunities to contribute ideas. WHERE Brownrigg Agriculture is a privately owned, large-scale Hawke’s Bay farming business operating across 8,000 hectares, producing premium export crops (squash, onions and maize grain) alongside intensive lamb and cattle finishing. Specialising in winter/spring lamb trading, the business finishes 100–130,000 lambs annually, supported by a flexible bull beef programme and Angus breeding cows. Organised into five farm units, Brownrigg operates under a strong ‘One Business’ model, using shared resources and a centralised support team to drive efficiency, high animal welfare standards and continuous people development through its “Be Better, Every Day” strategy.   With an effective grazing area of 1,150ha, the Poukawa Farm is a...

NSK Farming ltd is a family business which operates a large scale sheep, beef and cropping property of 4700ha. At present we run 9500 ewes and 850 cows with replacements and generally finish all progeny. The farm is located at Cattle Creek in the Hakataramea Valley which is  30 mins from Kurow and just over an hour away from Oamaru and Tekapo. We are close to lakes, rivers, ski fields and a well supported popular rugby club. The job involves working along side our stock manager and another shepherd. The successful applicant will require the following attributes; Be comfortable around large numbers of stock Be able to communicate well with others Be able to carry out general duties unsupervised We offer: Lots of stock work Own ute Good accommodation Good sheep & cattle yards Further training with outside providers References will be required. Remuneration based on experience Email or call Nat on  0274 959896

Opportunity to join a seeding team as a seeder operator in a family owned and operated, 12,500ha broadacre cropping enterprise near Coorow, Western Australia (approx. 3hrs nth of Perth). The role: Start early-mid April to end of May (approx. 7 weeks pending weather) Roster dependent on seeding requirements, approx 12-day fortnight. Some flexibility with relief operators in place. 12-14hr shifts - some nightshift component. Operating a 600hp Quadtrac with 21m bar and tow behind cart. Loading the seeder with fertiliser, seed, liquid N Maintenance, cleaning and general farm duties if required We require the following: This role would best suit a seasonal candidate with previous experience in seeding operations Someone who enjoys working in an experienced team with good attention to detail. Manual C Class Driver’s License as a minimum. HR or HC preferred. Non-smoker Ability to learn new technology We can offer: Modern and well maintained...