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New Zealand Cattle Company is a 440ha intensive farming operation based near Waimate in South Canterbury, with one small farm in Christchurch. We contract graze 1200 Wagyu & finish a few hundred spring lambs, we also rear up to 500 calves in the spring. We operate mostly modern machinery and do almost all of our own cultivation and drilling, as well as doing some outside contracting work which includes bailing in the summer.   A position has become available in our business for a general farm hand, waimate based. There is also a position available this year for a calf rearer this job will be Christchurch based and start date is asap please get in contact for more details These jobs could both be given to 1 candidate if we could make it work.   The General farm hand role would be full time and cover everything from stock work to tractor driving. The ideal candidate would have some prior farming experience & knowledge, having experience operating modern farm...

We are a family operated Dairy Farming business operating five dairy farms & one support block. We complete all in house cultivation, silage/bailing, cartage of feed and farm maintenance on these properties. We operate a range of machinery which includes a fleet of Fendt tractors and associated cultivation gear and silage making equipment as well as diggers and two truck and trailer units.  You will work part of a team and we are looking for a experienced operator to carry out the above roles with the ability to work independently and problem solve.  The applicant must have experience of operating a variety of equipment. A class 5 truck license would be preferred but not necessary as we would be prepared to assist with training to achieve this.  Contact Rob Borst (Borsty) on 0274715530 

FARM MANAGER - HAWKES BAY  A BIT ABOUT OLRIG STATION… Olrig Station is a 650ha effective flat to rolling hill country property purchased as a long-term investment by owners who take great pride in the station. Olrig is a property with scale that is located 25 minutes west of Hastings in the Mangatahi district, just 12 kilometres from the rural settlement of Maraekakaho. A flexible farming system operates on this property with the core business based around finishing Friesian bulls, steers, winter trade lambs and some arable cropping as part of the pastural renewal programme. The farming operation is the core business at Olrig Station, and the property currently hosts a pheasant shooting enterprise which runs in cooperation with farm activities. THE OPPORTUNITY… Reporting to the Owners (Board), the appointee to this position will be fully responsible for the day-to-day farm management of the property and stock with autonomy to implement the...

We are excited to invite applications for the permanent positions of MC Grain Tipper Driver and Grain Storage Supervisor at our UAH aggregation in central NSW located near Forbes. A growing career opportunity where you will assist the Farm Manager with daily operations of a large broad acre cropping aggregation and transportation of grain.  We will offer: A competitive base salary plus paid overtime and inclusions Relocation Allowance Industry leader in Workplace Safety and Wellbeing. An opportunity for supported career growth and personal development. Employee Wellbeing Program – includes free counselling, annual medical & skin health checks     and more. These positions are ongoing secure and flexible roles working full days. For more information and how to apply, please go to https://www.lawsongrains.com/people/current-opportunities/

Manaton Farms is a 340ha intensive farming operation based near Mayfield in Mid Canterbury. We finish 2000 lambs, 200+ fresian bulls, graze 1500 dairy cows throughout winter as well as running 750 breeding ewes. Our system also has some cereal crops as part of the rotation. We operate modern machinery and do all our own cultivation and drilling, as well as doing some outside contracting work which is a growing part of the business. A position has become available in our business for either a general farm hand or a casual tractor driver.  The General farm hand role would be full time and cover everything from stock work to tractor driving. The ideal candidate would have experience in intensive farming operations and have experience operating modern farm machinery with an eye for detail and a good work ethic, who can work alone. However we are willing to employ someone who is more interested in tractor driving on a more casual basis, experience is a must. Due to factors...

We are Jumbuck Established in 1888, Jumbuck are one of Australia’s largest sheep and cattle producers, with properties across Australia. We are a proud, family-run and wholly Australian-owned business, producing natural and sustainable livestock and wool for Australia and the world. We consider a range of backgrounds and skills within farming and agriculture, but a love for the Australian outback and its lifestyle, a sense of adventure, the reward that comes from overcoming a challenge and the ability to forge lifelong friendships are a must. The opportunity  Joining established teams and working with experienced managers, we are looking for station hands to join us on our Merino sheep stations. We seek those who are comfortable in the Australian outback, able to safely ride 2-wheel motorbikes in varying terrains and who are looking for a career or further experience in the Australian pastoral industry. Previous sheep and/or livestock experience is...

A BIT ABOUT OHINEWAIRUA STATION… Ohinewairua Station is a 7500ha property, situated in the Moawhango district on the Napier-Taihape Road in the Central North Island. Owned by longstanding family shareholders, this well-developed breeding and finishing farming business is running sheep, beef and deer.   Ohinewairua Station are now looking to appoint a Station Cook and General Hand. Ideally, this would suit a couple as there will be shared living quarters.   THE OPPORTUNITIES… Station Cook - this position is a highly valued role within a strong team environment., It will offer you some flexibility and allow you to be an integral part of the team. You will be responsible for the organising, planning and cooking of the meals for the Station. This will include: The planning and preparation of breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday to Friday for the (6) shepherds. Some pastoral care for the young Shepherds. Cooking for additional casual...

We are seeking a motivated and reliable shepherd to join our small teams, Working in an Adventurers Paradise! Bordering the Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Ranges, you will have fishing, diving, surfing, hunting and endless exploring right on your door step. Our local sports club is also a hive of social activity. This is a fulltime position split 50/50 between two neighbouring sheep and beef farms. The role is mainly stock work but would include a variety of tasks so there is a real opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge across the sector. This position would suit a motivated person with a positive attitude. The ideal candidate would be honest, reliable, enthusiastic, able to get on with others, enjoy a challenge and have a sense of humour. Must have at least 2 broken in working dogs and good stock sense. The available accommodation would suit a single person. 30 mins from Martinborough and Featherston  Applicants for this position...

A BIT ABOUT MANGAOHANE STATION… Rimanui Farms Limited is a largescale farming business operating multiple sheep and beef farms across the North Island and includes some of New Zealand’s most iconic farms.  Mangaohane Station is one of the Rimanui Farms in the Central North Island, based approximately 50 minutes north-east of Taihape on the Taihape-Napier Road. The station is 4839ha total, and winters around 40,000su. THE OPPORTUNITY… Supporting the Station Manager with the livestock and pasture management, the Stock Manager will need to take ownership of key aspects of running the day-to-day operations of this large-scale station. The Stock Manager will be experienced with the scale this operation offers and will come with experience handling large mobs, as there are some trickier mustering situations. A good team of 6-8 working dogs under good control is required for this role. A key component of the role will be managing and organising...

Unique opportunity to be involved in a niche industry. We seek an enthusiastic person to join our small team to help run our 1100 Dairy Goat operation near Morrinsville, Waikato. The right person would have some prior Dairy experience, machinery experience would be an advantage but not essential and would be happy to work in a small team. We are happy to train the right person with the skills required. Remuneration will depend on what you can bring to our business immediately. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid work visa. Accommodation is a one bedroom house. The owners are genuine, fully supportive and reward performance.

A BIT ABOUT TERAWINI… Terawini is a 500ha breeding, finishing and trading operation based in Elsthorpe, Central Hawkes Bay, just 25 minutes from Waipukurau and Hastings. Terawini is part of a larger privately owned farming operation; situated in Makuri, Limehills is the main breeding block and Terawini is utilised for finishing lambs. This block is a semi-intensive operation with established farm policies and will offer the right person autonomy in their role and the ability to step up and discuss ideas with the Farm Owners. THE OPPORTUNITY… The Stock Manager will be working alongside the Owners as part of the larger farming operation; they are on farm at least once a week for support and guidance. The Stock Manager will have full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of this block. This role requires the successful applicant to come with a full range of farming skills, from stock management through to general R&M.  The property does...

A BIT ABOUT WAITAHA STATION… Waitaha is a 1,502ha coastal hill country station, located 1 hour 10 minutes north of Napier and currently running around 15,000 stock units. This is an iconic property consistently achieving good levels of livestock performance.  With open, and in parts, steep hill country it is a well-tracked farm with paddocks all accessible by side by side. The farm is continually developing, using modern cropping and recording techniques. THE OPPORTUNITY… Waitaha are currently looking for a General Farm Hand, whose duties will include; maintenance of the fences, stockyards and some of the property facilities. At times you will be required to do some stock work (yard work, crutching, docking, shearing, weaning and drenching) and other general farm maintenance such as weed control (as part of the team). The successful applicant will be often working alone but will sometimes be working with the Manager and/or the Shepherd. A BIT...

Windsor Park Stud are looking for a Farm Manager for one of our properties, or potentially could suit a couple to oversee a stunning 350 acres mixed stock farm, just outside of Cambridge. The role would include general day to day farm work, often independently but applicant must be willing to work with our current team when required. Farm maintenance ability essential: -          Fencing & repairs -          Water leaks and trough repairs -          Tractor & motorbike experience Stock management: -          Work with our Windsor Park Farm Manager to ensure NAIT movements are up to date -          Beef & sheep handling skills -          Horse experience a bonus Attractive renumeration package to be discussed with successful applicants.

A BIT ABOUT TOTARANUI - PUKE TE STATION Puke Te Station is a family-owned farming business and is part of a larger farming operation, Totaranui Angus. This 1600ha block is located just ten minutes from Masterton. Puke Te is a high performing sheep and beef breeding and finishing property and offers a mix of flat through to steep hill country. They have well established farming policies and complete all their own ag work. To view a video of this stunning property, please follow this link https://youtu.be/8O-ity_Jgwo THE OPPORTUNITY Puke Te is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Shepherd General to join the team. There will be an even split of stock work, and general farm maintenance of the property including fencing, water and machinery operating, offering a good variety day-to-day. There is a high level of camaraderie within the team and a strong work ethic, therefore a sense of humour is essential. A BIT ABOUT YOU Along...

A BIT ABOUT TAUMATA ISLAND DAIRY FARM… Taumata Island Dairy Farm is a privately owned 175ha, self-contained dairy unit, with an 80ha runoff/support block where all the MA cows are grazed over the winter. The property is based just 10 minutes from Carterton and backs on to the Ruamahanga River. Currently running a herd of 500 cows at peak milking, through a 54-bail rotary shed this property has been through an intensive infrastructure programme in recent years, including last year fully re-developing the water system. There is an annual programme in place to ensure the upkeep of laneways and other areas of the property. THE OPPORTUNITY… Working alongside the Farm Manager and two other team members; the team support each other in all aspects of this farming operation. This role will be a great insight into farm management as the 2IC will be required to step up in the Managers absence. A key component of the role will be to effectively run the shed with set...

We have an opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual with a focus first and foremost in the arable industry. About us:  Coranmor is a family run 344ha arable and sheep breeding operation situated near the coast in lower South Canterbury (Waimate). The farm is equipped with modern machinery and facilities and runs 1800SU, so stock handling and animal husbandry is beneficial, but can be learnt and progressed on farm. The successful applicants time will be split between the breeding operation and the arable operation depending on the time of the year, with a greater focus being in the arable operation. The applicant must be mechanical minded, motivated, good sense of humor and with two years experience in farming. In return we will provide an attractive remuneration package to suit applicants abilities, accommodation is provided on farm in a three bedroom house. We are located on State Highway 1, 10 mins from Waimate and 25 mins from Timaru with primary and...

A BIT ABOUT PENTWYN FARMS… Pentwyn Farms is a 1200ha family owned sheep and beef operation, located in the hills close to the Desert Road near Waiouru. Pentwyn Farms has been under the current ownership for more than 40 years and has good infrastructure and systems that work for this property. They are currently running breeding ewes, finishing lambs, bulls, steers and heifers, and also have 141ha of cropping – both forage and cash. The Owner’s also run a contracting business, with 9 John Deere tractors ranging from 70 – 400 hp. They support surrounding farms with full cultivation, direct drilling, hay and baleage, where the contour ranges from flat to very steep. THE OPPORTUNITY… There is now an opportunity for an Agricultural Tractor Operator to join the team in either a seasonal position or in a full-time capacity. Pentwyn Farms are willing to invest in career development and for the right person there is a potential pathway into a more senior...

We have an opportunity for an eager, hard working & responsible person who has past experience in the arable industry, preferably at least two years. Our 565ha irrigated property is located near Methven in Mid-Canterbury, which is in the heart of New Zealand's cropping country. Methven is also a considered an outdoor adventure playground, with hunting, fishing, skiing and water-sports all close by. Family owned and operated, the farm is equipped with large, modern machinery and facilities. We also have store lambs on the property during the winter, so stock handling ability in addition to machinery operation skill is desirable . The applicant must be mechanically minded and fit. In return for these skills and attributes we will provide an attractive financial package. Accommodation is available on farm, but is also available in Methven if the applicant prefers. Send your CV and references to Email: hunterletham@snap.net.nz .

We rear 10,000 calves per year, over 6,000 of them in the spring time and we are looking for more calf rearing staff. Experience is preferred, but not essential for the right applicant. Duties will include but not be limited to feeding calves in the sheds or outside in the paddocks using a quad bike and a cafeteria, spraying and re barking sheds, mixing milk powder, identifying unwell calves and treating them,  yard work including weighing, drenching, and vaccinating, and all the other duties required to rear calves. These vacancies are full-time fixed term positions until the 30 th of September.

General Farmhand/Shepherd, Raglan A full time General position is available on Hillersden, a 1350 ha hill country, sheep and beef breeding and finishing farm, approximately 35km to Hamilton and 10km to Raglan, with a short 5 min drive to local store, high school bus route and local primary school. The job involves a variety of different tasks including maintenance of 8 wire fences, cattle & sheep yards, 2 wire electric fences & water systems, docking, crutching, shearing, calf marking, drenching cattle & lambs, spraying thistles and gorse, tractor & chainsaw work, feeding out, polywiring, shifting cattle in fattening systems, pest control, new fencing and stock yards projects, stockwork. The roster is 5 days a week and also being on duty every third weekend. This involves shifting/checking fattening stock & any other necessary jobs that need doing, usually taking 2-4 hours each morning over the weekend. Because of this responsibility a working dog or two...