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Pinoaks Farming Ltd is seeking a skilled Block Manager to join our Sheep and Beef farming operation. The property covers 890 hectares in Porangahau, Central Hawke’s Bay, consisting of a 540ha home block and a 350ha lease. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Shepherd to advance their farming career.   Stock policies at Pinoaks include breeding ewes, breeding cows and beef cattle trading. There is 50ha of lucerne is dedicated to lamb finishing on the 350 ha lease block.   Key Responsibilities: Management of stock, including general stock work and decision-making around feed levels, feed quality, and animal health on the 350ha lease block. Fencing, tractor work, spraying, and general farm maintenance.   Requirements: At least 5 years of relevant farming experience. Proficiency in feed budgeting. A positive attitude, punctuality, and a strong work ethic. Ability to manage a team of up to 4 working dogs. Excellent...

·         Located in Patoka, 45 minutes from Hastings and Napier. ·         Owners that foster an excellent work culture and value their people. ·         Includes the use of modern technologies and farming operations. WHERE Glencoe Livestock Company is a business with a proud heritage located in the established farming district of Patoka, an area with a reputation for consistent seasons and excellent farming conditions. It is owned by Brent and Jackie Paterson who have recently moved off farm and now live in Havelock North.  They are involved at a governance level in the business and provide support where required for the Farm Manager. Glencoe is a 560ha sheep, beef and dairy grazing operation that has seen significant investment across fencing, water systems and pasture/forages to ensure it is purpose-built to suit the livestock systems in place; high value is placed on improvements and aesthetics. This mixed-enterprise farming business is...

·         Elevate your farming career within this commercial environment. ·         Located only 25km’s from Taupo, Southern Waikato. ·         Competitive salary and a company vehicle. WHERE Rimanui Farms Limited is a largescale farming business operating sheep and beef cattle farms across the North Island and a cluster of dairy farms and support land in the South Island. The properties have been extensively developed and are managed by a team of high performing Farm Managers. Rimanui Farms business strategy has four areas of focus: ·         Developing the farms to realise their potential. ·         Managing the farms to maximise their financial performance. ·         Protecting the environment. ·         Supporting farm staff to realise their potential. The business has the necessary resources and stakeholder support to achieve these objectives. Lochinver Station is an iconic New Zealand station located on SH5, 25...

An exciting opportunity has become available within a large family-owned Wairarapa business which offers diversity and scale. Wairio is a 1300ha sheep and beef flat finishing farm located 15mins from Featherston and Martinborough. We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Shepherd that has a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in sheep and beef to aid the farm manager to carry out day to day tasks. This position is ideal for someone wanting to further their skills on a large extensive finishing property with a great team environment, the applicant will be exposed to high level of finishing and feed budgeting. This roll is 90% stock work. The successful applicant requires the following: ·       Good level of stockmanship with 2-3 working dogs ·       Strong communications skills, motivated, organized and good time management. ·       Must be honest and reliable and work well within a team The senior shepherd role comes with a competitive remuneration package including a:...

Located in Edgecumbe/Pukehina, Eastern Bay of Plenty Gain hands-on experience with training and career opportunities Supportive, team focused work environment WHERE Our client Southern Cross Horticulture is a New Zealand family-owned operation that has been planting, growing, and exporting kiwifruit for more than 40 years. Today, Southern Cross Horticulture is one of New Zealand’s largest and most successful orchard developers and producers of SunGold (G3 Kiwifruit). Their mission is to create and manage the best kiwifruit orchards in the world. This serves their purpose of enhancing the lives of their team, customers, shareholders, and community. Their core values of Excellence, Integrity, Teamwork, Relationships, and Attitude are at the heart of everything they do, and they’re committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic environment that promotes personal and professional growth. For more information, visit:...

Mt Erin Station is an 1180 Hectare Property 7kms from Havelock North. It comprises Steep hill country, more rolling south east facing slopes to the Tuki Tuki river     and irrigated flats. We are looking to establish a new team. Our manager of 14 years is moving on and we are in the throes of appointing a new manager. The     successful applicant will work under the manager. The property has 28 paddocks on steeper hill country and requires competent mustering skills and a team of dogs.     The majority of the work is stock related but also extends to all aspects of farming/farm maintenance /fencing/tractor work and irrigation shifts. Accommodation is available on farm. This is a single bedroom with separate living space/Kitchen, bathroom and laundry. Skills required; -Competent stock management -Mustering skills -Able to work alone or in a team with a high degree of safety awareness -excellent communication skills -Self motivation -strong work ethic...

Ongaha Enterprises Ltd 2IC/Experienced Shepherd  Ongaha is 580ha of prime breeding, trading and cropping country with immaculate facilities, Renovated infrastructure and a passion for production. Located in the heart of South Wairarapa, only 10km from Martinborough, 14km from Greytown, 10km from Featherston and under an hour to Wellington. With an average rainfall of 700ml/year, we are a summer dry climate. We are looking for an experienced shepherd or someone looking to take on more responsibility in aiding the farm manager to carry out day to day tasks. This role would suit a proud individual that enjoys the production side of farming and embraces community and culture. The role consists of stock work, general maintenance and working with and alongside a variety of teams that work with us as a business.  We offer Accommodation on farm, Meat, Dog food and relevant expenses and Wet weather gear. Standard farm perks.  Job Purpose:      To assist the Farm Manager...

Braxton is a 1200ha flat to rolling Sheep and Beef property, located 5 minutes from Mossburn in Northern Southland. Mossburn is a great little community with a Rugby Club, Dog Trail Club, Playgroup and Primary School. We require a Shepherd/General to join our team. Running 6500 Ewes, 2000 Replacements Hoggets, and 70 breeding cows. All stock is finished on farm, with trading stock brought in when the season allows. We strive to do as much as we can ''inhouse'', so this role offers plenty of day-to-day variety. The role will include but not limited to: Regular Stock movements Yard work - drenching, vaccinating, crutching, dipping, weighing Tractor work - ground prep, drilling, feeding out, topping Fencing new & repairs General farm Repairs & Maintenace  The ideal Applicant will have: Experience with stock handling  Tractor experience At least 3 working dogs  The ability to work efficiently on your own and as part of the team  A can-do attitude...

·         Located in the rural district of Ashley Clinton, Central Hawkes Bay. ·         Ability to work on the same property as your partner/pre-existing relationship. ·         Well-respected employers who will ensure a varied workload. WHERE Punawai Farm is a family owned and operated farming business in the rural district of Ashley Clinton, Central Hawke’s Bay. This immaculate 500ha / 470ha effective property runs sheep breeding/finishing, cattle finishing and there’s cash cropping as part of the overall farming business. As well as producing high-quality, high-performing stock, the business strategy has included a significant amount of native planting and the development of wetlands. The owners and manager aim to strike a balance between environmental awareness and stock management. Other sustainability initiatives include monitoring water quality, and soil testing – backed up by careful soil management practices. The farm manager...

Experienced Shepherd position  McNeil Farming Ltd is looking for an Experienced shepherd to join our team at Maraehara Farms Maraehara Farms is 1500ha of medium hill country with a good balance of productive flats for lamb finishing. The block is located 10km’s north east of Tikitiki on the east coast. This position is ideal for someone wanting to further their skills on a large extensive lamb finishing and cattle station with a great team environment This roll is 90% stock work with a lot of the mustering done on horses. We are seeking applicants with  A minimum of 2/3 years sheep and beef experience  Capable team of dog Dogs under good control  Able to work alone and in a team environment Strong work ethic and a positive can-do attitude  Good communication and record keeping  We offer a competitive salary with additional benefits and a warm tidy three-bedroom home. Secondary and primary schools are in close proximity. Good...

This is for a FULL TIME position, NOT seasonal for harvest!   Position to start February 2025.  West End Farms is seeking a full time experienced farm hand to join our family owned broad acre total cropping farm. This position is for a permanent full time individual and suited to a single person, couple or a family as we can offer the role of cooking/ cleaning at harvest and seeding time.  These sills are necessary but some can be learned on the job. Agricultural, Mechanical experience, be able to service and maintain machinery,  Header operator, Boom spray operator,  Operate the air seeder,  Hold an MC driver licence ( preferred), Must be able to work unsupervised and as part of a team, Handle chemical correctly Anyone with a willing to learn attitude and self motivation with only some of these skills will also be considered. A police clearance and fit for work/ medical certificate must be up to date for each person. This position comes...

An opportunity has become available for the role of Farm Manager at Ngakoroa farm, located 17km north of Gisborne. The 466 hectare property has until recently been run as part of a joint venture, but is now operating as a stand alone property. The property runs approximately 3600 stock units with a sheep to cattle ratio of 30:70, consisting of 860 breeding ewes, trade cattle and lamb finishing. Stock policies are flexible around the season and markets and the new manager is encouraged to bring fresh ideas and challenge the current system while lifting production with the support of the management team. The property has had development completed over recent years, but there are further projects to be completed and ongoing R&M.   The successful candidate will require: ·       To be competent in progressive farming techniques and practices ·       Experienced in stock management and animal husbandry ·       Pasture management skills and...

We are looking for a full time permanent person to join our team.   Matakanui Station is a family owned and run, intensive and extensive high country sheep and beef farm in Omakau, Central Otago. We are located 10km from Omakau village which has a great rural primary school. Alexandra is 30 minutes drive and on the high school bus run.   We have a modern fleet of tractors and good quality agricultural equipment.   The successful applicant would have the following: Experience with driving modern tractors Experience with large drills, mowers, harvesting equipment would be a bonus Excellent communication skills, honesty and great attention to detail Excavator and fencing experience – not essential but would be willing to learn You must be living in New Zealand   The position requires someone who can work independently and is willing to be flexible and work extended hours.   A competitive remuneration package will be structured to...

Tractor driver/ Fencer General We are seeking a General Hand to help maintain our beautiful dry stock property 25 minutes south east of Te Awamutu. The farm is 720ha/625ha effective of mixed terrain with great infrastructure. Our intensive farming business runs 10,500su made up of 3,500 deer 500 dairy graziers and 500 sheep. Main tasks will be ·         Feeding out - grass silage and PK ·         Fencing - new deer fencing and maintaining existing fences ·         Weed control - knap sack and gun spraying ·         Farm maintenance – general duties Some stock/yard work will be required at our busy times i.e. docking, weighing and tagging We are looking for someone who can integrate with an already established team. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, experienced in operating and maintaining machinery, confident with stock and have a positive practical attitude. Required skills ·         Tractor driving on steep...

Experienced Shepherd Position Twizel South Canterbury   We are looking for an Experienced Shepherd to join the team at our family run High Country property, Located 40min from Twizel on the north east side of Lake Ohau   Glen Lyon is a 32,000ha extensive run breeding operation running approximately 14,000 stock units of Merino and ¼ Bred Ewes, Wethers and Hereford and Hereford/angus cross Cattle.   We are seeking an experienced shepherd to join our small team. This job will be a great opportunity for the right applicant to further their skills.   In the past 6 seasons we have had 6 experienced shepherds move on to take stock management roles. Our ideal candidate will be looking for a job that will help them develop their stockmanship and team skills, learn about implementing an animal health program, managing pasture and feed budgeting.   The Ideal candidate will have: ·       4+ years’ experience working with sheep and beef in...

Come join us Precise Fencing is a family owned fencing business looking for a skilled fencer or someone with transferable skills to join our fencing crew. If you have the skills and experience to be considered an experienced fencer OR you have been looking for something different and you have a can do attitude and a willingness to learn this could be an opportunity to good to pass on. If you want to be in a team that loves to work hard and play hard and that has a great awareness of a work life balance this is the job for you. WHAT WE OFFER Training Stability Great wage Variety of work Plenty of support Awesome job perks Full uniform and tools Excellent team environment The majority of our work is in the Cromwell basin area, however we cover Tarras to Wanaka and Queenstown to Alexandra, and on a rare occasion we do away work. Our yard is in Lowburn which gives us a perfect...

·         Great location just 30 minutes from Hastings in the Crownthorpe district. ·         Ability to develop your skills and advance your farming career. ·         The use of modern technologies and infrastructure. WHERE Rimanui Farms is a largescale farming business operating sheep and beef cattle farms across the North Island and dairy farms in Canterbury. The business includes some of New Zealand’s most iconic farms; Lochinver, Erewhon and Mangaohane.  Whakamarumaru Station is a 1,000ha finishing farm and part of the wider Rimanui farms group, located in the Crownthorpe district, 30 minutes from Hastings. This is a high performing property with a mix of contour from hills to flats finishing 15,000 lambs from the wider business. They also finish 500 Friesian bulls per year and run a 200 Angus cow herd with all progeny sold at weaning. Since purchasing, the property has undergone a large development project with new fencing, stock water...

·         Located in Turangi, near Taupo. ·         Scope for on-farm professional development. ·         Exposure to commercial practices. WHERE AgRun Ltd is a farming operation specialising in finishing beef stock for premium prices and became the Lessee (3+3+3 years) of an 865ha effective property in Turangi 18-months ago. In addition to finishing bulls, AgRun grazes dairy heifer for select clients. Since acquiring the lease, AgRun has taken the property through an infrastructure improvement and development process, tidying it to a high level and undertaking significant pasture work to increase yield. The intensive grazing system is mainly grass based, supported by 40ha of winter and summer crops. During the spring and summer period the property has significant grass growth.     WHAT Our client seeks a Stock Manager with experience in the day-to-day management of bull and steer finishing and heifer grazing. Reporting to Mr James...

SPRAY TRUCK OPERATOR Whittaker Ag is a family-owned and operated contracting business based in Fairlie. We are seeking a motivated person to join our team full time ready for the up-and-coming spray season experience is not essential, training is provided to the right candidate although an advantage would be experience with spray trucks or a farming/contracting or trade background. We operate modern spray trucks and work on a range of different farms from dairy & crop through to the high country of the Mackenzie. Fairlie is a wonderful country town with lots to offer from snow skiing, hunting, fishing, lakes, excellent schools, a fantastic rugby club, and daycare for the young ones. There is job opportunity for partners with a lot of thriving businesses in town or on farms/ski fields etc. We can help with finding accommodation if required.  and can assist with relocation costs for the right applicant   Our busy months are from Oct - to Jan, the winter we spend in the...

The Role This role has responsibility for daily operations required to effectively cultivate, plant and harvest potatoes. We are seeking committed and motivated applicants who possess a passion for the agriculture industry. The role demands attention to detail and the willingness to put in hours when required. Reporting to the DKAL managers, you will join a young and motivated team and be committed to upholding and maintaining our business culture and values. Your key responsibilities will include: Undertaking key machinery operations: Operating a Harriston 4 row potato planter Planning and prioritising activities with managers. Ensure Cultivation/planting and harvesting are all carried out in a timely and efficient manner, within a team environment. Working with external business to manage prepopulated planting and paddock maps. (Via JD Greenstar/Ag Leader) Conducting your work with a high level of attention to detail A firm...