40 jobs found

Head Shepherd Tautara Matawhaura Māori Lands Trust Tautara Matawhaura Māori Lands Trust is seeking an experienced Head Shepherd to join our progressive dry stock farming operation 30mins from Rotorua. About the Trust and Farming Operation Tautara Matawhaura Māori Lands Trust operates a progressive, large-scale dry stock farming business totalling 3,792 hectares (1,515 ha effective), running approximately 13,500 stock units. The system comprises: Romney ewe flock (approximately 49%) Dairy heifer grazing (approximately 36%) Trading cattle (approximately 15%) The Trust is committed to innovation, strong environmental stewardship, and developing its people About the Role Working closely with the Farm Manager, you will take a hands-on leadership role in livestock and pasture management across the Tautara block (590ha). This is a key position focused on high-quality stockmanship, delivery of production targets, and day-to-day farm...

Rewa Rewa Station is a 1,000ha hill country breeding property (650ha effective) in an active growth and development phase. Alongside the traditional sheep and beef operation, the farm runs an on-farm wool mill producing yarn and fabric from a purpose-bred coloured flock, and welcomes visitors year-round through farm stays, craft days, and guided tours. We’re looking for an experienced Farm Manager to take full operational leadership of the sheep and beef side of the business as it continues to develop and modernise. The Operation 650ha effective of mostly steep Wairarapa hill country, running: • 2,400 Romney breeding ewes plus replacements  • 110 Angus breeding cows plus replacements  • 350 coloured sheep — Corriedale, Polwarth, and Gotland breeds, farmed specifically for fibre • A small number of alpacas and cashmere goats Farm records and day-to-day management are run through FarmIQ. Business planning and setting performance targets is carried out in conjunction...

Seeking a motivated Stock Manager to lead from the front on a well-resourced, large-scale farming operation. Located on State Highway 5, approximately 25 minutes south of Taupō. Committed to investing in their people through ongoing training and development. Work in a supportive team environment focused on learning and shared success.   Your Future Workplace Rimanui Farms Limited is a large-scale farming business with sheep, beef, and dairy operations across New Zealand. The company is focused on improving farm performance, protecting the environment, and developing its people, with strong leadership, resources, and stakeholder support guiding its long-term success. Otamatea Station is a 2,500ha, highly developed all-dairy grazing and bull beef finishing property located 25 minutes from Taupō. Part of the Rimanui Farms portfolio, the farm winters approximately 32,500 stock units, including dairy grazers, bulls, ewes, and a stud ewe...

We are looking for a young enthusiastic shepherd to join us and assist us in running our property.  You would be working along side our stock manager undertaking a wide variety of farm tasks. Mainly stock work but assisting in farm maintenance and tractor driving as required. We are a 10000 stock unit sheep, beef and dairy heifer grazing property in western southland. We run 5000 ewes and 700 cattle aiming to finish our progeny on farm.  We have modern tidy machinery and aim to take pride in our farm and stock. We are looking for someone with 2-3 years of experience in the sheep and beef industry that would be competent in working as part of team or be able to work unsupervised.  The applicant must have 2-3 working dogs. Accommodation would be shared in modern 2 bedroom cottage. If you have a keen attitude and willingness to upskill yourself  in the sheep and beef industry give us a shout.  John Broughton on 0273273689 or Paul Stirling on...

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...

Hawkswood is a well‑established 2,300ha sheep and beef breeding property located just north of Cheviot. The farm includes 1,500ha of extensive scrubby hill country and 770ha of flat to rolling land, running approximately 6,500 stock units: 3,500 Romney ewes 900 replacement hoggets 160 Angus breeding cows 40 heifer replacements A long‑serving and highly respected team member is moving on, creating an excellent opportunity for someone ready to step into a Farm Manager role and take responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of a well‑organised, productive operation. This is a genuine chance to lead, contribute, and continue building on the strong foundations already in place and continue to seek ways to improve the farm. Key Responsibilities: The Farm Manager will work closely with the owners and be responsible for: Preparing the annual cashflow budget alongside the owners Developing annual management plans (animal health, key dates,...

Otago Airspread is an agricultural topdressing company servicing the Otago and Southland areas. We require a full time loader driver to join the team at our Balclutha base. The position requires loading the topdressing planes, moving loaders to and from airstrips and basic maintenance of machinery. No two days are the same in this industry. The job gives you the opportunity to work in some of Otago/Southland’s most scenic areas while in the loader, or in the sky flying to and from jobs. REQUIRED Classes 2 and 4 heavy traffic (we are happy to assist with class 4 if you fit the criteria to attain immediately) A dangerous goods license would be a bonus but we can assist with that. Positive hardworking attitude Flexibility - Agricultural aviation is a weather-dependent industry, so flexibility is important. Start and finish times may vary, and hours of work will change depending on weather conditions and seasonal demand. One of the benefits of the role is the...

Located in the highly regarded rural district of Putorino, 1 hour from Napier. Contribute to farm development projects shaping the property’s future. Work alongside an experienced farm team while managing your own tasks. Your Future Workplace Rangiora Farming Trust is a privately owned, large-scale sheep, cattle, and deer operation located in Putorino, an hour north of Napier. Spanning approximately 2,200 hectares across two blocks, the property features a mix of hill and rolling country and includes a commercial ewe flock alongside a small Perendale stud.   Following recent changes in senior management, the Trustees are focused on strengthening the farm’s structure and overall performance. With ongoing development plans, including infrastructure improvements and further subdivision, the business is well positioned for continued growth and future opportunities. Your Role Rangiora Farming is seeking a Fencer General to support ongoing...

We are seeking an Experienced Shepherd General to run the daily operations of our breeding block on the southern coast of Porangahau. Arataura Station is 1200 hectare  (1020 eff ) combined with our 340 hectare finishing block in Waipukurau.                We are looking for a motivated , honest person that enjoys working as a team .                                                                                                                                                                             ...

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 --- 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. --- The successful applicant...

1,450 ha       l     approx. 4,500 stock units   Koromiko Grazing Ltd is seeking an experienced and motivated Farm Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our farming operation, someone who is capable, practical, and organised, with strong people skills and a genuine interest in livestock performance, animal welfare, and continual farm improvement.  The successful applicant will be someone who communicates well, leads by example, supports their team, and takes pride in doing things properly.   This is a large-scale livestock and grazing operation focused on high standards of animal welfare, stock performance, and continual farm improvement. About the property The property comprises approximately 1,450 hectares, mostly easy rolling country, with some steeper country to farm. Stock numbers include approximately: 1,100 ewes to a terminal sire, producing around 1,600 finished lambs 2,200 two-year dairy heifers to 30 April each year...

Shepherd General – Sheep & Beef Breeding / Finishing Richdale Farm. We are looking for a Shepherd General to join our family-owned business. The property is 660ha, located at Conical Hill, 25 minutes north of Gore and 10 minutes south of Tapanui. The farm ranges from river flats to steep tussock country and winters: 5,000 high-performing MA ewes 1,250 hogget replacements ( half mated ) 80 Angus breeding cows 100 R1 and R2 cattle The Role The main responsibilities include: Stock work Tractor work including mowing, cultivation and feeding out. General farm maintenance including fencing  etc The Ideal Candidate Will Have: A positive attitude and strong work ethic 2–3 years’ farming experience 2–4 working dogs under good command Good stock sense and confidence working with both sheep and cattle Physical fitness and willingness to work hard Confidence operating modern side-by-sides, tractors, and machinery Ability to work both independently and within a small team...

Put your fencing, livestock and practical farming skills to work in a varied hands-on role within a large-scale Hawke’s Bay farming business. Located in the rural district Wakarara, Hawke’s Bay. Hands-on role across fencing, machinery, livestock and general farm operations. Work with modern farm infrastructure, machinery and established farming systems. Your Future Workplace Ngahere Station Ltd is an established family farming business based in Central Hawke’s Bay, recently expanding with the purchase of Forest Home Farm in Wakarara. Operating alongside Ngahere, Cheviot/St Lawrence, Abbotsford and Highgrove, Forest Home forms part of a well-integrated breeding and finishing farming system across the wider business.   The property spans approximately 1,200 hectares, with around 1,000 hectares of effective grazing area comprising predominantly flat to rolling contour. Supporting sheep, deer and cattle, Forest Home is a productive and well-developed...

Lead daily operations on a diverse regenerative farm & sanctuary with real impact and responsibility. Located in the winterless north near the Kaipara Harbour, Makarau. Enjoy real autonomy & responsibility, where your ideas & decisions truly matter. Work alongside a team passionate about animal welfare and regenerative farming practices. Your Future Workplace This is a 74-hectare privately owned family property that is being developed into a regenerative, values-driven operation, with a focused-on animal welfare and sanctuary care. It currently runs a diverse range of livestock, including sheep (notably Swiss Valais Blacknose), goats, alpacas, emus, guinea fowl, and peacocks, with an emphasis on breeding and conservation.   The owners plan to expand into small-scale commercial beef cattle and free-range chicken production, while continuing to grow the sanctuary and regenerative aspects of the farm. They have the resources,...

Levels Estate is a progressive, family-owned farming business seeking a motivated individual to take responsibility for our well-developed 260ha irrigated property, comprising rolling and flat country, just minutes from Timaru. This is a livestock focused hands-on role suited to either an experienced manager or a capable shepherd ready to step up, with support and mentoring available. Typical Farm Programme Finishing ~300 bulls Grazing ~150 dairy heifers Finishing 8,000–10,000 lambs 30–40ha arable cropping (barley and maize) The Opportunity You’ll have day-to-day responsibility for running a well-resourced farming system, working closely with the owners to drive performance and continual improvement. For the right person, this role offers genuine scope to grow capability, build management and experience. You’ll be working in a supportive environment where initiative and practical thinking are valued. Key Responsibilities...

We are seeking an experienced shepherd general to assist with the running of our sheep and beef farm. The farm is located in Eastern Southland. We run 4250 breeding ewes and 100 trading cattle on 557ha of rolling improved pasture. We are seeking an honest, reliable employee who has some previous experience working with sheep and beef. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, be able to work unsupervised and have good communication skills. Preference will be given to someone with a full driver’s licence and a working team of dogs. Applicants must have New Zealand working rights. There is no accommodation on farm. However, we are just 15 minutes from Gore and 10 minutes from Mataura. We will offer a competitive rate based on experience. Please send your CV and two references to humphriesfarm2018@gmail.com or contact Jared if you have any questions on 027 208 9456.

Clarke & Megan Horrell run this family-owned business, in Waikaia, Northern Southland. The operation is on 720hectares of predominantly flat land and includes 5500 Romney, Coop, Texel breeding ewes, 1800 hoggets, finishing 85% of lambs & breeding own replacements, trading beef cattle and wintering dairy cows. It’s a hands-on operation where pride is taken in good stockmanship, well kept infrastructure, and doing the basics well. Our focus is on strong production and profitability while maintaining a practical, sustainable and consistent work environment to achieve a well-balanced lifestyle. Duties will include, but are not limited to the following : Moving stock, shifting breaks, setting up grazing paddocks and general stock observation. General yard work All seasonal farm work including shearing, lambing, tailing etc Stock movement within the farm and on the road Fencing, maintaining water pipes and troughs. Tractor work, cultivation...

Medway road, Awatere valley | 50 minutes from Blenheim | 1926 Ha breeding and finishing high country property. Located at the head of the Medway valley on the fringes of Marlborough’s traditional merino country. 75 ha of flats, 80 ha of undulating/easy hill, 300 ha of easy/moderate hill, 950 ha of moderate to steep hill, 200 ha of steep hill and approximately 319 ha of non-productive land. Carrying around 6,300 SU. Running a merino stud focused on breeding robust stock that thrive with minimal chemical intervention while cutting wool suited to Icebreaker and Smartwool contracts. Running 2700 stud, merino and terminal sired mated ewes and finishing as many TS lambs before Christmas as possible. Approximately 400 younger dry ewes run as a ‘wether’ flock.   Calving 200 angus cows and wintering as many young cattle as appropriate for the season. Generally wintering 100 calves and 60 to 70 R2 cattle including replacements. Due to my parents recently moving into town, we are...

1,500 cows at Patoka, running a split shift either 3.30am to 3pm or 7am to 5.30pm. Breakfast provided to the early shift over calving & mating. We are a Halter farm with protrac, inshed feeding and utilising a feed pad when necessary. We are a team of eight with two 2IC’s running separate shifts. Experience and the ability to lead people and work within the team is a must. Regards, Leighton & Nicola Swan

Shepherd General – Sheep & Beef Farming Operation We are looking for a motivated Shepherd General to join our Sheep & Beef farming operation, located just 15 minutes from Masterton . The role is based across two properties totalling 1500ha, running: 6000 ewes 230 cows Store/finishing lambs What We Offer Tidy 3-bedroom house with log fire School bus at the gate Competitive wage Meat and firewood provided Great work location Supportive and hardworking team environment Requirements Minimum 2–3 broken-in dogs Fencing skills Honest and reliable Team player Minimum restricted driver licence NZ residency or valid work visa Please send your CV and two references to: 0277476854 Hamish  hamishmalcolmk@icloud.com