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FEATURES - Modern semi intensive Farming operation based on high quality Romney/Angus genetics ( NB. Home of the Kiwitahi Romney Stud) - On the doorstep of Lake Taupo, hunting, fishing, skiing! - Opportunity to be part of a team and learn from a modern yet traditional sheep and cattle operation - Generous remuneration package based on experience - Warm 3 bedroom cottage and usual perks POSITION REQUIREMENTS - At least 2 years experience - Excellent stockmanship - A competent team of dogs - Ability to work alone and as part of a team - A sound understanding of modern farming practices and record keeping - Must be fit, honest, reliable and diligent. - Good sense of humour Any queries please email Paddy at kiwitahi09@gmail.com

Brancott Station is currently looking for a Shepherd and/or a general. Located 35 minutes from Hastings, off the Napier–Taihape road, Brancott Station is a 650 ha sheep and beef breeding and finishing property running approximately 2,500 Romney ewes and 250 Angus cows. Applicants are required to have: Understanding of grazing management and animal health General maintenance skills - water systems, fencing. Confident operating machinery and driving tractors. Must have good stockmanship skills. The ability to communicate well. If applying as a shepherd, dogs are required. A general wouldn’t require dogs. The successful applicant will work alongside one other person, the farm manager. But must be reliable and capable of working unsupervised and independently too. The position offers a 1-bedroom cottage with competitive remuneration to suit the applicants skills and experience. Applicants should...

We are looking for an enthusiastic and cheerful Fencer General to join our hard working team. Nukuhakari is a family owned and managed 5000 acre coastal property with another 5000 acres surrounding it in bush. We are situated in Waikawau, 1 hr 20 SW of Waitomo in the King Country and 1 3/4 hr north of New Plymouth. We are a drystock farm running 8000 ewes, 750 cows and 450 - 500 trading cattle. Together with another  nearby property we finish all our stock. Jobs will include fencing, tractor work, yard work,  maintenance and upkeep of water schemes to name just a few. If you enjoy hunting, fishing, diving and living in a remote setting and have fencing experience then we would love to hear from you. All other skills a bonus. You will at times be working alone, but often with other team members. A comfortable 3 bedroom house and power are included. Remuneration subject to experience. Get in contact with Hamish or Bridget on 06 7529869 or email for...

Big Bale Co is now recruiting for the repairs and maintenance of our machinery for the upcoming 2021 hay and straw baling season.  This is a great opportunity to join a very large hay and straw baling contractor in Western Australia.  We are a family owned and operated business that has been taking pride in our work and delivering great service since 1985.  We are seeking candidates who are keen to work, committed to doing a good job and can get along with everyone. Good mechanical knowledge, some welding ability, willing to work long hours and a commitment to health & safety in the workplace are all required.  Candidates will have a level of experience and attention to details that will ensure that our fleet is ready to go when the hay is.  We operate in a specialised field and perform most of our maintenance in house, so experience in welding, fabrication and heavy vehicle mechanics would be favourable.  If you take pride in seeing a fleet of machines roll out of the shed...

Located 30 minutes from Taupo, Otamatea comprises 2,500ha and operates as a production unit within the Lochinver Station business.  The property farms approximately 5,000 cattle, including 2,800 dairy heifers, together with 6000 terminal ewes. Otamatea is well developed, has excellent facilities and is operated by a team of five staff.  An experienced Shepherd General is required to assist the Operations Manager in the management of this block. This is an interesting and varied position and will suit a person with the following experience:  * Two plus years sheep/beef or dairy farming  * Team of 2–3 working dogs  * Good stockmanship  * Be committed to workplace health and safety  * Willingness to take on responsibility  * Ability to do a range of farm work   * Punctual and reliable   This position offers competitive remuneration and a comfortable three-bedroom house.  A Primary school is located next to the property with bus available to intermediate school....

Vacancy covering work on 2 properties 35 mins East of Stratford, Taranaki.  The property runs 12,000su of Sheep & Beef of varied stock types on 1100Ha effective of mixed country class. The job will involve stock movements, yard work, fencing, repairs and maintenance, assist in assessing health & feed needs of mobs in your care.  This position offers accommodation on farm, interesting and varied work, learning possibilities.  The position requires a positive attitude, motivation, reliability, excellent communication skills, 2-4 working dogs and the ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.  Experience preferable but not essential.

Good sense of humour? Honest and Reliable work ethos? Easy to get on with? Diligent and tidy? Then you are the All Round Good Guy/Gal to fill the position of Experienced Tractor Driver/General Hand which covers a wide variety of work on Lambhill Station. You will NEED to have extensive experience driving tractors on moderate to steep hill country. The position will also involve a variety of day to day stock activity, repairs and maintenance including break fencing, weed spraying, fencing and yard work. Cultivation of paddocks for crop and young grass is the priority and main focus of this position which will start and fill yours days from early spring to late summer. Lambhill Station is a breeding and finishing property situated in Hindon, Otago. Lambhill is a challenging 4,500ha hill country property carrying 21,000su consisting of Romney sheep and Angus cattle. The property has undertaken an extensive development program under the current management and ownership with...

Ideal Applicant would have Fencing Skills, Confidence with tractor work, Hand Piece skills, Ability with stock work, Handy dog, Current Full Drivers License, Able to work independently and a willingness to learn. Tidy accommodation available as part of the package. 21 Km to both Feilding and Palmerston North. Please e mail CV and cover letter.

We are looking for an energetic, motivated and positive person to join our team as Block Manager with an interest in progressing their career. As a key part of a wider farm operation, the 470ha sheep and beef hill country property is located at Piriaka – 10km south of Taumarunui  running high-performing breeding ewes, beef cows and R2 steers. The farm is well-developed with sound infrastructure. The role is predominantly stock work but will incorporate all aspects of running a farm business. This position will suit someone who is: passionate about stock performance and dogs and has at least 3 years experience self-motivated, independent and a problem-solver well-organised an excellent communicator Whilst this is a stand-alone role and on a day-to-day basis the Block Manager will be autonomous, you will be well-supported by the farm owner and there is a wider team which will support you during busy periods just as you will support them . Having a collaborative,...

Are you someone who is passionate about getting outdoors? Do you love working in nature, have good practical farming skills and want to work on the land? Then this dry stock 2IC role could be for you!   We are looking for a 2IC to be a part of our dry stock team. The farm is a 720ha dry stock farm in Te Awamutu, running 14,000 stock units made up of 4000 deer, 700 dairy grazers and 400 sheep.   Your day-to-day work could include grazing management, break feeding and feeding out along with the opportunity to expand your deer experience or working the hills moving stock.   The ideal candidate will have: Grazing management of dairy heifers and managing weight targets Knowledge of operating farm machinery on hill country, with experience feeding out and break feeding General fencing and farm maintenance skills Deer farming/velveting experience is preferred but not essential, the willingness to learn is Ability to work alone and as part of a team   What we...

Fencer/General Farm Hand   A unique position has arisen for a fencer/general farm hand to work on an idyllic farming island. Ponui Island is a wildlife sanctuary and is situated in the Hauraki gulf. All 3 farms are privately owned. The southern farm is a 10 min boat trip across from Kawakawa Bay. During the summer, the farm gets busy with campers as there is a Christian camp site on the main beach. Many other groups use the camp site throughout the year. The 645 ha (355 effective) family farm runs 1200 breeding Romney ewes plus replacements and 300 mixed age dairy beef steers as well as grazing blocks on the mainland. Role includes. Fencing new and old (primary role) Weed control. General stock work Animal husbandry General maintenance Skills required. The ability to erect a stock proof farm fence unsupervised. Ability to work alone or part of a team. Farm machinery experience A responsible approach to health and safety Excellent communication...

Situated in Gladstone near Masterton, Waikoukou Farming and Taumaru are excited to offer this newly created position to the industry. We are looking for an experienced and motivated fencer general to join our team. Waikoukou is 750ha wintering 6,500su, Taumaru is 460ha wintering 5,800su. Both breeding and finishing farms. Farms are situated 25mins from Masterton, 15mins from Carterton, 15mins to Martinborough. With 5mins between the farms. Gladstone school 15kms away, school bus at the end of the driveway. As well as Longbush Playgroup 2mins down the road. Recently renovated 3-bedroom Cottage is available with the position, as well as a competitive remuneration package The successful applicant needs to have a great work ethic, be self-motivated, tidy, trustworthy, have a high quality of workmanship and great sense of humour. Handy but not essential 1 to 2 working dogs, as during the busy periods there will be yard work and the odd few shifts. For more information or...

FARM MANAGER - SHEEP MILKING, Oxford, Canterbury The Opportunity We are looking for a Farm Manager for our new sheep milking conversion this coming 2021/22 season, near Oxford Canterbury   The Farm Milking platform of 55ha k-line irrigated with new herringbone conversion from a 12-year-old shed, and support land of 60ha. The platform will milk 600 ewes. A hybrid approach to lamb rearing with some lambs early weaned and some artificially reared on a system including De Lavel automatic feeders. As sheep milking is an emerging industry for Canterbury, we expect a high standard of presentation and pride in the farm and livestock.   The Applicant Will be a keen communicator with a passion for high production pasture-based stock systems, working with the owners in developing, establishing, and running all aspects of the farm systems from breeding, lambing through to milking, lamb rearing and lamb finishing. You will need to be technically savvy with meticulous record...