40 jobs found

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...

Rere, Gisborne | An opportunity to develop your farm management skills We’re looking for a capable, dependable person to join our 1,000ha hill country sheep and beef operation in the Rere district, 40km north-west of Gisborne. Working alongside owner/manager and our station shepherd, you’ll play a key role in the daily running of the farm. This is a practical, hands-on position with responsibility, support and opportunities to develop your skills in farm planning, feed budgeting and livestock management. If you’re an experienced shepherd ready to take the next step towards farm management, we’d love to hear from you. About the role Our operation runs 3,900 ewes plus replacements, alongside a cattle operation that includes finishing stock and a 300-head Charolais and Simmental herd and replacements. You’ll work closely with the owner to put farm plans into action, taking ownership of agreed areas of work and making day-to-day decisions within our...

This is an opportunity to join a family owned and operated mixed cattle and farming enterprise in Glenmorgan, Queensland, approximately 4.5 hours west of Brisbane. The property covers 50,000 acres and runs approximately 4,000 head of composite cattle. Farming operations include 4,000 acres of forage crops, with the remainder consisting of pasture and grazing country. You will be involved in the day-to-day operations, including: Operating farm machinery Handling livestock using motorbikes and horses General repairs and maintenance Accommodation is provided on the property, along with some meals. Majority of weekends are free which provides an opportunity to get involved in the great local community with activities such as the Condamine Rugby Club which is well known for being a social yet competitive country club and is well supported by the surrounding community. Job requirements: A current New Zealand driver’s licence Previous experience is preferred...

McGuiness Farms is growing — and we’re looking for someone who wants to grow with us. We currently run a 60,000 DSE mixed livestock business across multiple properties in the NSW South West Slopes region. Our target is 90,000 DSE , and we’re looking for another high-performing person to help us get there. This is not a caretaker farming role. We want someone young in attitude, energetic, experienced and ambitious . Someone who wants responsibility, wants to make decisions, wants to be measured on results and wants to learn how a high-performing agricultural business operates. WHERE COULD THIS TAKE YOU? We see this role as the ultimate stepping stone . Spend the next few years learning, performing and taking on increasing responsibility within a growing livestock business. Where you take that experience next is up to you — senior management in corporate agriculture, managing a major livestock enterprise, or eventually building and running your...

Keinton Combe is a 780ha Sheep and Beef operation located 10 minutes from Waiau or 1hr 50 minutes North of Christchurch. The hill country property currently runs 3000 Romney Breeding ewes as well as 800 Hoggets and 150 Angus/Hereford cows. Aiming to finish 2000 of the works lambs annually. We also trade cattle and aim to winter 8500su.  We are looking for a motivated young person with a good attitude, who is wanting to progress in the agricultural industry. Ideally you will:  Be honest, reliable, have a positive attitude and a sense of humour. Be able to work alone and in a team. Have one or more years’ experience. Have at least one huntaway and one heading dog under good command. Have an interest in training your dogs. Be able to communicate and report to the farm manager. Be able to record farm information on Resolution and work to on-farm health and safety standards. Have a NZ Drivers license. Be a NZ resident....

Property overview: We are a proud multi-generational family farming business that operates on Ngatahuna (1100 ha effective) located in the Wainuioru district 25 minutes east of Masterton. The farm has a range of contour from flat/easy rolling hills through to steep hill country. We winter around 10,000 SU, made up of 4,800 breeding ewes and 250 breeding cows, alongside their replacements. Trading policies are very much seasonally dependent, we aim to finish as many of our progeny as the season allows. A large emphasis is placed on the growing out of replacement stock and all replacement heifers and 50-60% of hogget's are mated.     What is on offer: Due to our current shepherd moving on position has become available. You will be working closely with the owner and the manager to complete a variety of tasks with a split of around 70:30 stock to general work, this mix changes through the seasons also.   For this role you will need to have...

An intermediate/ head shepherd general position has become available on our 700ha property in Omakau. Our farm offers a great working environment, a wide range of jobs, plenty of opportunity to learn new skills and the potential to move into a stock manger roll. This is a full-time position, starting the beginning of October 2026. We are a family owned and operated farm. We farm ewes, finish lambs and beef cattle, graze   young dairy stock and have over 300ha of arable. The property is well maintained with pivot and Kline irrigation, halter, state of the art cattle yards and sheep facilities, near new tractors, side by side, quad bikes and modern implements. Omakau and the surrounding areas offer access to great outdoor activities including lakes, hunting, fishing, four wheel driving, a variety of local sports clubs, biking and walking trails.   The successful applicant will - *   have two working dogs under good command *   have the ability to work...

Farm Manager – South Canterbury Lead the day-to-day. Shape the future. Make your mark. Westacombe Ltd is seeking a capable and motivated Farm Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our established South Canterbury sheep, beef and dairy-grazing business. Operating across approximately 1,500 effective hectares of rolling downs and hill country and carrying around 10,000 stock units, Westacombe offers genuine scale, variety and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. This role would suit an experienced Farm Manager or a capable Stock Manager or 2IC ready to step up into farm management. The Role: Reporting to the owners, who work externally, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day performance of the farming operation, including: • Livestock management and achievement of animal-performance targets • Pasture management, feed budgeting and seasonal grazing plans • Planning and implementing breeding, finishing and...

600 ha   l   Sheep and Beef Shape the future of farming while honouring the values, aspirations, and vision of Waikato-Tainui (Tainui Group Holdings). No8HR is proud to partner with Tainui Group Holdings (TGH) to recruit a Farm Manager for Hangawera Station, a progressive 600 effective hectare beef and lamb finishing property located in the Waikato. The farming operation finishes approximately 600 bulls and steers and 2,000 lambs annually, while also managing 850 breeding ewes and 600 replacement cattle. Combining strong livestock performance, quality infrastructure, and a focus on innovation, Hangawera Station offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced farming leader to make a meaningful impact within a values-led iwi organisation. About Tainui Group Holdings At TGH, farming is more than production and profitability.  As the commercial entity of Waikato-Tainui, TGH is entrusted with growing and protecting iwi assets on behalf of their iwi members....

We’re looking for a reliable and practical General Farm Worker to join our sheep, beef and cropping operation in South Canterbury. This is a varied, full-time role suited to someone with 2–3 years’ farming experience. Duties include: • Sheep and cattle work • Tractor and machinery operation • Cropping, cultivation and drilling • Irrigation operation and maintenance • Fencing, repairs and general maintenance • Feeding out and stock water maintenance The successful applicant will be confident working with stock and machinery, able to work independently, reliable and willing to get stuck in. A full NZ driver licence is required. NZ Residents Only. Full-time permanent position. Accommodation is available. Remuneration will be based on experience. To apply, please send your CV to Jamescromie@ymail.com  outlining your experience and availability or call James on 0273563430

Mangakuri Station is looking for an experienced shepherd to join the team.  A BIT ABOUT MANGAKURI STATION Mangakuri is a coastal 1,300ha, 1,000ha effective, breeding and trading operation running 8,000su consisting of Romney sheep and Angus cattle. Located at Mangakuri Beach, in Central Hawkes Bay, approximately 40 minutes from Waipawa and 50 minutes from Hastings.  The Station is owned by the Williams Charitable Trust with all profits donated to local charities and reinvested back into the Station.    THE OPPORTUNITY As the Shepherd you will assist with the day-to-day operations on the Station including stock management, animal health, general farm maintenance and decision making.  Your role will also include recording into FarmIQ and operating Halter.  The Station is focused on improving and driving production on the farm.  You will support the farm manager in maximising the farm’s performance, while developing and...

Stay. Learn. Grow. Join a farming business where long-serving team members develop the skills and confidence to build successful farming futures of their own. Two exciting opportunities have become available within the Eight Mile Farms business for experienced Stock Managers looking to take the next step in their farming careers. These vacancies have arisen as long-standing team members have progressed farming opportunities of their own, highlighting Eight Mile's commitment to developing capable people and creating genuine career pathways. Eight Mile Farms operates multiple sheep and beef properties alongside a dairy farming business throughout the King Country.  While each farm operates independently, our teams work together during key seasonal periods and contribute to a wider farming business focused on performance, profitability and continuous improvement. About The Farms (2 separate farms) Waipa Farm 600 hectares 850 Bulls (R1 & R2s)...

We are a small fencing contracting business based in Methven. We cover a range of rural and lifestyle fencing, with a strong emphasis on high-quality workmanship, attention to detail, and doing the job right.  We are looking for a keen, reliable and motivated person to join our team.  A great opportunity for someone with fencing or farming experience to learn a new trade or develop their skills.   Able to take directions but also work autonomously and use initiative. Post driving experience an advantage This role could also suit someone that already has part time/casual work in the area. Competitive pay rates depending on level of experience. To discuss the role further phone Sean on 0278180653 or email CV to sean_anderson11@hotmail.com

Join our team! | Permanent Part-Time Position | 20 hours guaranteed For the right candidate, job can start ASAP Nutritional Farm, located in Dunsandel, Canterbury, is looking for an energetic, reliable and proactive Farm Worker to join our team. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a strong work ethic . Full training will be provided, and there will be opportunities to learn new skills and develop within the role. WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE: §  Physically fit and able to regularly lift approximately 15–20 kg. §  Comfortable working in all weather conditions – rain, sunshine, hot or cold. §  Reliable and punctual §  Have your own reliable vehicle. §  Hardworking, self-motivated and takes pride in doing the job properly. §  Can work confidently both independently and as part of a team. §  A keen learner who is interested in developing new skills. §  Prepared to get...

730 ha   l   2,500 sheep   l   900 Cattle   Ngapeke Farm Limited is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Shepherd General to join the team on a well-established 730 effective hectare sheep and beef operation, located just 18km Southeast of Otorohanga. Running approximately 2,500 sheep and 900 cattle, including cows, heifers, and steers, this role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step up, further develop their skills, and contribute to the day-to-day running of half the farm. What You'll Be Doing General stock work across sheep and cattle Animal health treatments including drenching Dagging, weighing, and livestock monitoring Water system maintenance Fencing and general farm maintenance Weed management Working closely with management to achieve farm goals Managing and planning daily tasks across your area of responsibility What We're Looking For Minimum 1-2 years' farming experience A genuine...

General Farm Worker – Buscot Station We are looking for a capable and motivated General Farm Worker to join our team on our 2,300-hectare sheep and beef property at Buscot Station, just north of Omarama in North Otago. We run 8,000 Merino sheep, beef cattle and graze young dairy stock. The property is a diverse mix of irrigated and high-country land, with six pivot irrigators and a small amount of fixed-grid and K-line irrigation. This is a varied role suited to someone with good stock sense, initiative and a great attitude . You will be part of a small, practical team and have the opportunity to work across all aspects of the farming operation. Someone with one or two working dogs would be well suited to the role. Job Requirements Stock work Tractor and machinery operation Repairs and maintenance Fencing Irrigation Spraying Use of the Resolution Farming App General farm duties What We Offer A varied role on a...

JOB OPPORTUNITY Agricultural Pilot / Operations Assistant Drone Spray Otago Ltd South Island, New Zealand Position Overview Drone Spray Otago Ltd is seeking a motivated and adaptable individual to join our agricultural aviation team. This role combines specialised UAV (drone) flight duties with essential ground-based agricultural operations. The ideal candidate must be highly flexible, as daily duties are subject to change based on weather conditions and seasonal demand. Commitment Required: Minimum 24-month term. Key Responsibilities Aviation Operations ●  Execute agricultural UAV flying duties safely and efficiently, in accordance with aviation regulations and company standards Ground and Agricultural Support During non-flying periods, assist with various farm and ground handling operations, including but not limited to: ●  Tractor and machinery operations ●  Fencing and...