28 farm manager jobs found

Rosedale Rural offers a hands-on Farm Manager role across a diverse sheep & cattle operation, with leadership, responsibility & room to make an impact. ·         Enjoy varied farming across productive and rugged Tasmanian country ·         Take ownership of day-to-day operations across two properties ·         Genuine leadership role with scope to shape the farming operation To read more about the position and farm layout please visit – https://bit.ly/4zetH4v Your Role This is a hands-on Farm Manager role overseeing the day-to-day operations of two substantial livestock properties in Tasmania. Working closely with the owner, the Farm Manager will manage the sheep and cattle enterprises, with responsibility for animal husbandry, breeding, lambing/calving, animal health, mustering, drafting, finishing and sales. The role also covers pasture and irrigation management, fencing, property maintenance and machinery...

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...

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 the right person to step into an Assistant Manager (2IC) role here at Hallfield Farm. We’re a 5th-generation family farm in Patearoa, covering approximately 450ha, of which around 380ha is irrigated using a combination of pivots, Rotor Rainers and K-Line. Over summer we typically run around 600 R1 and 600 R2 cattle, which we grow and finish on farm. We also winter dairy cows, grow a range of cereal and feed crops, and have a small beekeeping operation. We care about doing things properly. We like a tidy, productive farm and we value people who take real pride in their work. We’re a progressive farm business. We’re always looking for ways to improve how we operate, with several infrastructure and development projects in the pipeline. We make data-driven decisions around stock performance, pasture management and water use, and we value people who thrive off working with numbers, systems and continual improvement — not just “doing things the way they’ve always...

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking person, with some experience to run our 140ha sheep and beef operation in Apiti, 25 minutes from Feilding. As Block Manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and performance of an individual farming block, ensuring livestock, pasture, infrastructure and farm operations are managed to a high standard. The role requires you to have a practical farming background, good stockmanship, at least two good working dogs. You will need to have the confidence to work independently while contributing to the wider farming operation. Role can be either Full Time or Part Time depending on the right applicant. What we’re looking for Some experience in sheep and beef farming with willingness to learn. Strong stockmanship and animal husbandry skills. Strong work ethic and attention to detail. Good communication skills. A genuine interest in improving farm performance.  What the role offers Responsibility...

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

Farm Operations Manager – Waikato Bull Leasing Cambridge / Waikato | Full Time | Company Vehicle | Excellent Remuneration Take ownership of a 220ha farming operation Waikato Bull Leasing Limited is looking for an experienced, capable and self-motivated Farm Operations Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our two Waikato farming properties. The two properties total approximately 220 hectares , predominantly flat to medium contour , with approximately 10% steeper country . This is a genuine hands-on management position. There are currently no other full-time farm staff , so you will be the primary person responsible for running both properties. However, you won’t be expected to do everything alone. Additional staff and labour are available when required for larger stock movements, projects, seasonal workloads and other jobs where extra hands are needed. We want someone capable of looking at the whole operation,...

Join Rimanui Farms at Sunset Station for varied work, career progression, training, competitive pay and a lifestyle with hunting and fishing on your doorstep. Build responsibility and autonomy on a large-scale station Varied role across fencing, maintenance and stock work Coastal lifestyle with hunting and fishing on your doorstep Your Role This is a fencing-focused role that also has a strong stock work component, offering a great opportunity for a motivated, hands-on person to join the team at Sunset Station. Reporting to the Farm Manager, you’ll be supported with planning your workload and will be responsible for new and R&M fencing, yard maintenance, stock water systems, and keeping vehicles and equipment well maintained. You’ll also be involved in day-to-day stock work, including stock shifts and yard work. 1–2 working dogs would be an advantage but not essential. The role offers a good mix of working autonomously and as part of the...

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...

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....

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 growing your own personal skill set.    A BIT...

Join Waytemore Farms at Auraki Station and be part of a progressive operation, with genuine responsibility & a great outdoor lifestyle. Enjoy a fantastic Central North Island lifestyle. Gain valuable experience across a large-scale operation. Opportunity to make your mark on a developing operation. To read more about the position and farm layout please visit – https://bit.ly/4rRBAdN Your Role As 2IC, you’ll work closely with the Station Manager to help with the day-to-day running of Auraki Station. This is a hands-on, varied role on challenging hill country, offering the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of station life. Strong stockmanship and animal health knowledge are essential, along with confidence mustering steep hill country and handling large mobs of sheep and cattle with a well-controlled team of working dogs. Good horse skills are also required, with Can-Ams and horses used for mustering. It’s an ideal next step...

Join Brownrigg Agriculture, a high-performing farming business with varied country, modern tech, & excellent mustering across a large-scale operation. Located 20 minutes south of Hastings, with easy access to town amenities. Strong opportunity to develop stockmanship, mustering and farm system skills. Join a progressive business that will fully invest in your career development. To read more about the position and farm layout please visit – https://bit.ly/4z2jRm4 Your Role Brownrigg Agriculture are looking for an experienced Shepherd to join the team at Puketio. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to take the next step in their farming career. You’ll get plenty of hands-on stock work, technical mustering and dog work across both hill and flatter country, while working with larger mobs and an experienced team. The role offers valuable exposure to cropping, improved forage systems, feed management and modern farming...

550 ha   I    Sheep, Beef, Dairy Grazers and Calves  Due to continued growth within the business and the promotion of the current Block Manager, an exciting opportunity has become available for someone ready to take ownership of a progressive 550ha dairy support and drystock unit. This internal progression reflects a business that values its people, supports development, and provides genuine opportunities to grow. The operation has excellent scale and variety, running approximately 500 dairy heifers and calves, including R1 and R2 stock that return to the dairy farms in-calf.  The property also carries around 400 beef steers and bulls, alongside a 600-head sheep enterprise. It is a practical, performance-focused farming system with a clear direction and a commitment to continually improving how it operates. Having recently implemented Halter across the cattle system, the farm is embracing technology that is changing the way livestock are managed.  This is an excellent...

Lagoon Hill Station is a 1000ha property situated 25min from Martinborough We are a small close-knit operation, with passion. It is predominately med to steeper hill country with 130ha of cultivatable flats Currently running 7000 SU, Angus Cattle and Romney, Coopworth Ewes with a hybrid influence underway Lambs are sold at on farm Lamb Sale in Dec, with some specialist finishing taking place going forward We are currently going through a programme of changes to better fit our goals Though the position will involve a high percentage of stock work, there will be other normal farm duties required to be completed If you are a high achiever and driven individual willing to further develop ALL aspects of farming this is for you We are more than willing to explain our goals and help develop your skills around Feed Budgeting, Genetics, Fertilizer, Crops and more including an understanding of financial targets and Budgets You will be working alongside the manager 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...

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...

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)...

This family-owned sheep and beef business is based in Te Akau, Waikato. The operation has 410 hectares of rolling to steep country and runs 1000 breeding ewes and 300 hoggets. We rear 300 bull calves through the autumn and spring, trade beef cattle, and service bulls.   We are looking for a Stock Manager who is happy to work independently but when needed, work alongside other staff members during the busy times of the year.   Our district offers a rural school, playcentre, hunting opportunities, and a great community feel with many events held through the year.   Duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Moving and shifting stock, including using Halter, along with general stock observation. General yard work All seasonal farm work including shearing, lambing, docking etc Assisting with calf rearing in the Autumn and Spring Fencing, maintaining water pipes and troughs. Operating tractors and farm machinery on hill country Basic machinery...