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The Opportunity: Makowhai Station - Farm Manager We are looking for a passionate and forward-thinking person for Makowhai Station, a family-owned sheep and beef breeding property in the Waitotara Valley, South Taranaki.  We are wanting a positive person with an open mind who is prepared to adapt to the ever-changing farming situation that we find ourselves in. This is a self-managed role with support from the owner as needed.  As Farm Manager you will be responsible for the development and implementation of the farm plan including an animal health plan, stock management, repairs and maintenance and all day-to-day operations. Makowhai Station has been run by the Matthews family for over 100 years and currently comprises two hill country properties totaling 20,000 stock units. There are three woolshed and yards from which the stock are managed from. Both horses and bikes are used for stock work on a day-to-day basis. Two fulltime staff assist with operations as well as...

A BIT ABOUT UPOKORAU FARM… Upokorau Farm is a privately owned family farm, located just 10 minutes from Kerikeri in the Far North. The property is operating as a sheep and beef breeding and finishing property, with additional lambs purchased when the season allows. This scenic property is located on State Highway 10 and due to the Northern location offers beautiful weather all year round. THE OPPORTUNITY…          As the Experienced Shepherd General/2IC you will have the opportunity to work closely with the Farm Manager, who is happy to develop your farm skills. This is a hands on role, with both stock and general farm work, offering variety on a daily basis. Duties will include; stock work, farm maintenance including fencing, weed control, water and tractor work, as well as the recording of on farm information. There is a real opportunity to grow in this role and more responsibility will be given as your skills develop. A BIT ABOUT YOU… Along with relevant...

About the role Farmlands are currently seeking applications from Technical on-farm Specialists within Otago. We are looking for rural professionals, along with animal nutrition specialists who are interested in a territory based role. Current locations in which these positions may be based from & covering a wider territory are Kurow/Mackenzie Basin, Ranfurly. Your day will consist of consulting on farm, providing a wealth of knowledge across the shareholders farming system, backed by a technical extension and support team. You'll be solutions focused, drawing on your industry knowledge to tailor the products & services offered at each site to ensure the success of our client's business as you successfully hold and develop shareholder relationships. The ability to deliver shareholder success, build your business and chase new opportunities to develop your portfolio of clients in this region is unlimited. You'll also be able to: Work closely with our retail...

Want to trade in your 9-5 for a pair of gumboots? Our team at Walter Peak are looking for a new team member who is excited about the idea of working and living on a high-country farm. About the Role A typical day will see you combining your customer service skills with your passion for tourism & agriculture and getting hands on with the rural side of Walter Peak High Country Farm. You'll host visitors on our popular farm tour product and we'll provide full training so that you can demonstrate farm practices such as sheep shearing and dog handling. When you're not hosting visitors, you'll be helping the rural team to ensure immaculate presentation of the grounds/farm and ensuring our animals stay at optimum health. We have 150ha of farmland that looks out over Lake Wakatipu where we raise stock that are used for our farm demonstrations. This exciting role has an amazing blend of agriculture and tourism and would be fantastic for someone looking to try something...

BALER OPERATORS   AND  AGRICULTURE MECHANIC WE ARE HIRING FOR HAY SEASON 21/22 Tralee Hay are seeking a very highly motivated and reliable Baler operators and baler/agriculture mechanic. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS *Have experience in the hay industry/farm machinery is essential.*Will be required to operate and maintain our fleet of modern JD Tractors, Krone Bales and MF Balers.*Needs to be able to service and maintain the machinery to a very high standard.*Ability to work unsupervised and be able to maintain concentration for long periods of time. Work long hours * Drivers License - a must.* HC/MR/HC - preferred.* Police clearance.* Accommodation supplied.* Remuneration according to experience.* Work is within 300 km radius of Narrogin * Work starts middle of September to December If the above is you please send your resumes with at least two references to liane.bolger@westnet.com.au or email with any queries .

Reda Farms NZ Shepherd General – Glenrock Station , Tekapo. Glenrock Station is one of the four Merino Sheep stations owned by Reda Farms NZ. The station is located in a remote location, but within a 10-minute drive of Lake Tekapo township. Located south of Burkes Pass in the mountainous drama, it is picturesque by day and dazzling by night, making it the perfect place to live, work, play and stargaze. The local community on Haldon Road are very friendly and enjoy lots of sociable events. The team at Glenrock Station farm 14,000ha ranging in altitude from 600-1800m. Running 12,000SU – made up of Merinos, half-breds and Angus cattle; with good infrastructure, range of farm machinery and resource support when required from within the Reda Farm NZ group. The Farm Manager at Glenrock Station leads his team collaboratively and focuses on continuous improvement to benefit the station operations, livestock production and team member professional development. We seek a...

Innovative, highly regarded sheep genetics • 1500 ha family owned Sheep and Beef • Excellent package for right candidate Te Whangai is located in southern Hawkes Bay. This 1500 ha property winters 12,000 sheep and 400 cattle. An 80 ha finishing/fattening block is run in Takapau, as well as a 150 ha property north of Waipukurau which serves as a ram selling facility as well as some finishing. Te Whangai has been in the de Lautour family for three generations and has a proud history of developing highly sought-after Romney genetics. We require a highly competent and motivated Manager with the ability and passion to manage a progressive sheep and beef farm with a highly regarded reputation for producing top Romney rams. THE ROLE This is a unique opportunity that will suit a person with the ability to manage an operation with some scale and diversity, also be a leading member of our modern and progressive sheep genetics business. Ram breeding is an integral aspect...

We are looking for an experienced machinery operator to join our family owned Agricultural Contracting business based in the Ida Valley, Central Otago. We specialise in: Agricultural Spraying & Spreading ONE System spreading  Umbilical slurry applications + Muck spreading  Our ideal team member would have proven experience and confidence in driving the latest machinery and also have the ability to work alone with logistical responsibilities. The ideal candidate must also have  -Full License  -A good sense of humour! -Be flexible with seasonal workload demands. Renumeration is flexible depending on experience and performance. This is a great opportunity in an exciting part of the agricultural industry offering advanced crop protection services.... Come join us!! Please call James Pyle for more information 027 447 9822 

A BIT ABOUT OHINEWAIRUA STATION… Ohinewairua Station is a 7500ha station, situated on the Napier-Taihape Road in the Central North Island and is owned by longstanding family shareholders. This well-developed breeding and finishing farming business is running sheep, beef and deer.  The property has excellent infrastructure throughout, and good farming systems and cropping plans in place.Ohinewairua Station is situated in the Moawhango district; with a strong rural community and plenty of social happenings. THE OPPORTUNITY… As a Shepherd, you will be working within a team completing all the day-to-day stock work including mustering, stock shifts, yard work, animal health and handpiece work. Mustering is done on quads and side-by-sides, with the opportunity to use horses at certain times of the year. This role will give you the opportunity to be supported in a team environment and also work autonomously. A BIT ABOUT YOU… . Management offers support and...

Gisborne, NZ We’re hiring! We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Shepherd to join our team.   The ideal candidate will have: At least 2 years experience in a Shepherd role At least one working dog and willing to grow their team Great initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a team Keen attitude and willingness for involvement in the various aspects of farming Understanding and commitment to health and safety If you think you are a suitable candidate for the role please apply! For confidential enquiries contact our People & Safety Advisor, 027 568 9945. 

A BIT ABOUT RIMANUI FARMS LTD… Rimanui Farms Limited is a largescale farming business operating eight sheep and beef cattle farms across the North Island and includes some of New Zealand’s most iconic farms; Lochinver, Erewhon and Huiarua. The farms are well developed and are managed by a group of high performing Farm Managers and their teams. Stock policies are mixed sheep and beef cattle, predominantly breeding and finishing in conjunction with a range of dry stock enterprises. Currently performing well, the farms retain considerable potential for improved performance. Rimanui Farms has a strong business strategy and the resources and stakeholder support to achieve their objectives. THE OPPORTUNITY… This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the management and development of some of New Zealand’s most significant farming assets. The Business Manager works closely with the Farm Managers to develop farm systems that realise the potential of the farms and...

We are seeking a person to fill a stock manager role on our family's privately owned sheep, beef, and deer farm located on the Western Bays Lake Taupo. Our farming model is made up 30% sheep,  25% beef,  and 45% deer. The farm  requiring a stock manager is a part of a wider farming operation for Motere Lands Ltd which in total runs approx. 31,000 SU over 2700 ha of land. Motere Lands Ltd operates between Motere Station, Otaipuhi Station, and the Waihaha Vista. The manager would be required to predominantly work on Otaipuhi Station and the Waihaha Vista alongside other staff but from time to time assist at Motere Station when needed. Otaipuhi and the Vista is made up of approx. 400ha flat country, approx. 850 ha  rolling, and approx. 400 ha of medium hill country all adding up to about 1650 ha total. There is a variation of different paddock types on the farm from very flat 4 ha paddocks, ( ideal for fattening stock)  to 15 ha hill paddocks with scrub ideal for set stocking...

Matukituki station is a sheep and beef farm located 30 minutes from Wanaka, in the Matukituki valley. Matukituki station is 5500ha in size and winters 18,000 stock units, and still has a 2-3 day autumn muster. This year we will winter 9000 crossbred ewes and 500 Hereford Angus breeding cows. Due to our current head shepherd moving to another block we manage as a stock manager we are looking for a Head Shepherd to assist in the day-to-day running of the operation at Matukituki station. Necessary skills include: The ability to work as part of a team. The ability to work autonomously and take responsibility of the operation in the managers absence. A strong team of working dogs and experience in hill country mustering is essential. Proven communication skills with different team members and third parties. In this roll you will: Organizing shepherds day to day tasks. Have Involvement in seasonal planning and stock management decisions. Work closely with the...

About the location: Opotiki is a small rural town surrounded by beautiful beaches and rivers, there is the Motu Trails which is a cycle/walk way around the outskirts of town, we have an annual competition called the motu challenge which is swimming, running and cycling. There are plenty of fishing, hunting and diving spots along the coast. Riverlock Dairy Farm:  The farm is located 10km outside of the Opotiki township.  The farm has 1400 fresian/jersey cross dairy cows. 539ha (effective) of 80% flat and 20% hilly landscape. 60 bail rotary milking shed with a large feeding pad that can hold up to 500 cows. Feed: Grass, PKE, and sileage. 7 permanent staff (FM, 2IC, and 5 FA's) plus casuals. Accommodation: 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Stained glass windows in some rooms. Fully fenced. Mature orange and lemon tree. Chicken coop Newly painted exterior. New roof to be installed between July and August. Some work has been done on the interior....

Whittaker Ag is a family owned and operated contracting business based in fairlie   . We are seeking a motivated person to join our team in 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 back ground . 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 fantastic country town with lots to offer from snow skiing ,hunting, fishing, lakes, great schools, awesome rugby club and day care for the young ones. There is job opportunity's for partners with a lot of thriving business in town or on farms / ski fields ect . We can help with finding accommodation if required. Our busy months are from oct - jan, the winter we spend in the work shop re building trucks or building new gear mon - Friday . For the right person I have contacts in...

Diesel/Agricultural Technician Required Strautmann Hopkins ltd are seeking experienced diesel/agricultural equipment technicians. This position is based out of our Palmerston North workshop and involves both workshop and field service work. We are the sole importer and distributor of Strautmann machinery in New Zealand, specialising in mixer, feed out and loader wagons, along with effluent spreaders. We have also recently branched into on-farm servicing and repairs on a range of different agricultural equipment from tractors to four wheel drives. We are supportive and hands on employers. Being a family-owned business we support the family values in the workplace. We are looking for a technician to perform tasks from assembly through to service and repair – both in the workshop and in the field. The right candidate will have/be Level 4 certificate in heavy automotive engineering Full drivers licence – Class 5 would be beneficial but not essential Physically fit...