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Join the young, motivated team at Lochinver Station and enjoy large-scale stock work, experienced support & genuine opportunities to grow your career. Live close to Taupo with excellent outdoor recreation opportunities. Supportive team environment with plenty of opportunities to learn. Modern farming systems and technology, including Halter. To read more about the position and farm layout please visit – https://bit.ly/3VvtzPx Your Role An exciting opportunity for an Experienced Shepherd to join the team at Lochinver Station. With around 90% of the role focused on stock work and plenty of opportunity for dog work, you’ll gain valuable experience across large-scale and intensive farming systems. Join a young, motivated team with experienced Stock Managers who are committed to developing their people, with exposure to large mobs, modern infrastructure, Halter and both breeding and finishing systems. The previous Shepherd’s progression...

Join Waytemore Farms at Auraki Station and be part of a progressive operation, with genuine responsibility & a great outdoor lifestyle. Enjoy a fantastic Central North Island lifestyle. Gain valuable experience across a large-scale operation. Opportunity to make your mark on a developing operation. To read more about the position and farm layout please visit – https://bit.ly/4rRBAdN Your Role As 2IC, you’ll work closely with the Station Manager to help with the day-to-day running of Auraki Station. This is a hands-on, varied role on challenging hill country, offering the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of station life. Strong stockmanship and animal health knowledge are essential, along with confidence mustering steep hill country and handling large mobs of sheep and cattle with a well-controlled team of working dogs. Good horse skills are also required, with Can-Ams and horses used for mustering. It’s an ideal next step...

Motukawa – Plimmer & Co Farms Sheep & beef station – 2,000ha | 17,000su Motukawa Station is seeking a reliable and hardworking shepherd to join our team, located just 15 minutes from Taihape on the Napier–Taihape Road. This is a full-time, permanent position suited to someone who is a team player, takes pride in their stock work and wants to be part of a supportive, family-owned farming business.   THE ROLE   Your day-to-day duties will include:   Mustering and handling stock General stock work and stock movements Animal health treatments and routine animal husbandry Riding a farm bike, with the option to work from horseback if desired General farm maintenance Working alongside the wider team to maintain high standards across the station   ABOUT YOU To be successful in this role, you will have: Minimum of 2 years’ shepherding experience A good team of well-trained working dogs A...

Rosedale Rural offers a hands-on Farm Manager role across a diverse sheep & cattle operation, with leadership, responsibility & room to make an impact. ·         Enjoy varied farming across productive and rugged Tasmanian country ·         Take ownership of day-to-day operations across two properties ·         Genuine leadership role with scope to shape the farming operation To read more about the position and farm layout please visit – https://bit.ly/4zetH4v Your Role This is a hands-on Farm Manager role overseeing the day-to-day operations of two substantial livestock properties in Tasmania. Working closely with the owner, the Farm Manager will manage the sheep and cattle enterprises, with responsibility for animal husbandry, breeding, lambing/calving, animal health, mustering, drafting, finishing and sales. The role also covers pasture and irrigation management, fencing, property maintenance and machinery...

The best operators aren’t always looking. They’re waiting for the right opportunity. We’re a young, innovative farming business running 1,500 ha and 3,000+ cattle, alongside a niche microbiology business working with cattle, horses and goats. We hold a high bar, and we’re looking for people who do the same. This Block Manager role is for someone who takes pride in running a tight, high-performing system and wants to be surrounded by people who do the same. We pay well above industry standard for people who deliver at the highest level. You’ll join a motivated team with real room to grow, and ownership pathways will be built for the right person. Based halfway between Auckland and Hamilton. If you’re motivated, capable, and curious about what this could mean for your future, the full role description is here: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/jobs/agriculture-fishing-forestry/farming/waikato/hamilton/full-time/listing/6113721910 Or email us directly at...

Join Brownrigg Agriculture, a high-performing farming business with varied country, modern tech, & excellent mustering across a large-scale operation. Located 20 minutes south of Hastings, with easy access to town amenities. Strong opportunity to develop stockmanship, mustering and farm system skills. Join a progressive business that will fully invest in your career development. To read more about the position and farm layout please visit – https://bit.ly/4z2jRm4 Your Role Brownrigg Agriculture are looking for an experienced Shepherd to join the team at Puketio. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to take the next step in their farming career. You’ll get plenty of hands-on stock work, technical mustering and dog work across both hill and flatter country, while working with larger mobs and an experienced team. The role offers valuable exposure to cropping, improved forage systems, feed management and modern farming...

550 ha   I    Sheep, Beef, Dairy Grazers and Calves  Due to continued growth within the business and the promotion of the current Block Manager, an exciting opportunity has become available for someone ready to take ownership of a progressive 550ha dairy support and drystock unit. This internal progression reflects a business that values its people, supports development, and provides genuine opportunities to grow. The operation has excellent scale and variety, running approximately 500 dairy heifers and calves, including R1 and R2 stock that return to the dairy farms in-calf.  The property also carries around 400 beef steers and bulls, alongside a 600-head sheep enterprise. It is a practical, performance-focused farming system with a clear direction and a commitment to continually improving how it operates. Having recently implemented Halter across the cattle system, the farm is embracing technology that is changing the way livestock are managed.  This is an excellent...

We’re looking for the right person to step into an Assistant Manager (2IC) role here at Hallfield Farm. We’re a 5th-generation family farm in Patearoa, covering approximately 450ha, of which around 380ha is irrigated using a combination of pivots, Rotor Rainers and K-Line. Over summer we typically run around 600 R1 and 600 R2 cattle, which we grow and finish on farm. We also winter dairy cows, grow a range of cereal and feed crops, and have a small beekeeping operation. We care about doing things properly. We like a tidy, productive farm and we value people who take real pride in their work. We’re a progressive farm business. We’re always looking for ways to improve how we operate, with several infrastructure and development projects in the pipeline. We make data-driven decisions around stock performance, pasture management and water use, and we value people who thrive off working with numbers, systems and continual improvement — not just “doing things the way they’ve always...

Lagoon Hill Station is a 1000ha property situated 25min from Martinborough We are a small close-knit operation, with passion. It is predominately med to steeper hill country with 130ha of cultivatable flats Currently running 7000 SU, Angus Cattle and Romney, Coopworth Ewes with a hybrid influence underway Lambs are sold at on farm Lamb Sale in Dec, with some specialist finishing taking place going forward We are currently going through a programme of changes to better fit our goals Though the position will involve a high percentage of stock work, there will be other normal farm duties required to be completed If you are a high achiever and driven individual willing to further develop ALL aspects of farming this is for you We are more than willing to explain our goals and help develop your skills around Feed Budgeting, Genetics, Fertilizer, Crops and more including an understanding of financial targets and Budgets You will be working alongside the manager and...

Join Rimanui Farms at Sunset Station for varied work, career progression, training, competitive pay and a lifestyle with hunting and fishing on your doorstep. Build responsibility and autonomy on a large-scale station Varied role across fencing, maintenance and stock work Coastal lifestyle with hunting and fishing on your doorstep Your Role This is a fencing-focused role that also has a strong stock work component, offering a great opportunity for a motivated, hands-on person to join the team at Sunset Station. Reporting to the Farm Manager, you’ll be supported with planning your workload and will be responsible for new and R&M fencing, yard maintenance, stock water systems, and keeping vehicles and equipment well maintained. You’ll also be involved in day-to-day stock work, including stock shifts and yard work. 1–2 working dogs would be an advantage but not essential. The role offers a good mix of working autonomously and as part of the...

Located 15 Minutes north east of Masterton in the Bideford valley, Te Roto farm / Burnside We are looking for a summer student between the two properties We are 1500ha effective sheep and beef rolling to steep hill country. Running 6000 ewes & 400 cattle. Looking for a general hand to help assist with a variety jobs. From yard work, fencing, tractor work, mustering & other general farm practices through out this time of year. Will generally be working with someone, but will also be required to work on their own at times as well. Yard dog would be beneficial. Accommodation is provided on farm To get in contact for further information & inquiries Russell Kyle 0279781222

Genuine 2ic Role, opportunity for full farm management responsibility. Owner looking for the right candidate to enable owner to step back and allow 2ic to step up and assume farm responsibility which would be remunerated accordingly.  A good candidate would have a good team of dogs under good command and a full current drivers license. The ability to envisage the next job without being asked and the motivation to achieve good results.  scottymickleson@xtra.co.nz  

Join Ziwotto Farms for a varied hands-on role, modern facilities, a supportive team and an exceptional coastal lifestyle with beach access. Stunning coastal location between Port Waikato and Raglan Beach access for abundant fishing and enviable hunting opportunities Modern technology and equipment supporting efficient farm operations To read more about the position and farm layout please visit – https://bit.ly/4AvjEJI Your Role As Fencer General, you’ll play a hands-on role across a premium farming operation, with plenty of variety and responsibility. The position focuses primarily on fencing (new projects and repairs), however you’ll also be involved in water system maintenance, weed and pest control, machinery operation and general farm maintenance. There will also be opportunities to support and train less experienced team members and assist with stock work when required. What You’ll Bring: A sound fencing skillset (new...

General Contracting including but not limited to Surface Drainage, Fertiliser Spreading, Slashing. GPS Experience Essential Keen eye for detail Mechanically Minded Great Equipment Supportive Team 

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking person, with some experience to run our 140ha sheep and beef operation in Apiti, 25 minutes from Feilding. As Block Manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and performance of an individual farming block, ensuring livestock, pasture, infrastructure and farm operations are managed to a high standard. The role requires you to have a practical farming background, good stockmanship, at least two good working dogs. You will need to have the confidence to work independently while contributing to the wider farming operation. Role can be either Full Time or Part Time depending on the right applicant. What we’re looking for Some experience in sheep and beef farming with willingness to learn. Strong stockmanship and animal husbandry skills. Strong work ethic and attention to detail. Good communication skills. A genuine interest in improving farm performance.  What the role offers Responsibility...

Ready for a change of scenery? Come south and join the Mount Linton team. Mount Linton is looking for an enthusiastic Shepherd to join our experienced stock team on one of New Zealand’s largest sheep and beef stations. Ideally, you’ll have a couple of years’ shepherding experience and around four capable working dogs , but attitude, work ethic and a willingness to learn are just as important. This is a stock-focused role , with our specialised ag team taking care of cultivation, fencing, weed control and vehicle maintenance so our shepherds can focus on working stock. What we offer Accommodation and meals provided PPE gear allowance Internet and Sky TV Ongoing training and development Veterinary care and comprehensive insurance for working dogs Private hunting and fishing Great sporting opportunities, including tennis, cricket and local rugby Genuine opportunities to take on more responsibility and progress About...

R & R Precision Spreading is currently seeking an enthusiastic operator to join our team in a full-time, permanent role.  The role involves operating our 200hp Fendt tractor fitted with a specialist 3-point linkage Kverneland spreader with 3-axle trailer for fert cartage, to apply nutrients to crop, sheep, beef and dairy farms throughout the Mid-Canterbury region.  R & R Precision Spreading is a family-owned business operating in Methven. We specialise in the application of nutrients for our valued primary producers throughout the region. At R&R we pride ourselves on providing our clients with exceptional service, while providing a great working environment for our team. Attributes we are looking for: Minimum Class 2 licence, with a willingness to progress to Class 4 or 5. Practically minded with great attention to detail. Reliable and motivated. Strong work ethic with a focus on quality and customer service. Committed...

Located in Rangitaiki 25 minutes south of Taupō, providing easy access to town. Step Up & Lead – 2IC opportunity with real responsibility. Modern 900-Cow Operation – Recently upgraded farm & facilities. Your Role As 2IC, you’ll work closely with the Farm Manager across the day-to-day running of Monowai Dairy Farm, stepping up to oversee the farm when the Manager is away. This is a great opportunity for an experienced dairy team member ready to take on more responsibility, or an experienced 2IC/Manager looking to stay hands-on. Strong stockmanship and pasture management skills are essential, along with good communication, organisation and a positive attitude. You’ll be part of a small, supportive team and will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge of the farm’s 82ha lucerne and cut-and-carry programme. What You’ll Bring: 2–3 years’ dairy farming experience Strong stockmanship and animal husbandry skills Good...

Herd Manager Position We are seeking a Herd Manager for our dairy unit, which milks 1,100 cows. The farm is well supported by modern systems, including Halter collars, a 60-bail rotary shed with ACRs, Protrack, and in-shed feeding. Irrigation is through centre pivots and K-lines. Location The role is based in Otaio, South Canterbury, approximately 30 minutes south of Timaru and 15 minutes north of Waimate. Key Skills ·        Strong feed management capability ·        Excellent animal husbandry skills ·        Clear communication and a strong team-focused approach Accommodation and Additional Work A comfortable three-bedroom house is provided, with a log fire and Starlink connection. Work may also be available for a partner. To apply, please email your CV, including two work references, to: Lisa.watson@Lisburnfarms.co.nz

Enjoy a great rural lifestyle just 20 minutes from Hastings, with strong support, career development and the opportunity to grow your skills. Build experience with technology, farm management systems & modern farming practices. Take on greater responsibility and grow your capability within a large-scale farming business. Work alongside an experienced Livestock Leadership Team with plenty of knowledge to share. Your Role As the Farm Manager you will work closely with the Livestock Leadership Team (LLT) to implement farm plans and oversee the day-to-day operation of Poukawa. You will lead a team of 2 - 3 shepherds, with support from the wider team, to oversee stock rotations, pasture and feed management, animal health and welfare, weighing and recording, performance reporting, health and safety, and general farm maintenance. The role provides a strong opportunity for development, particularly for someone with an interest in finishing lambs and...