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H1
May 27, 2026
Full time
Farm Manager – Hawkswood, North Canterbury
Hawkswood 1872 Limited
Hawkswood is a well‑established 2,300ha sheep and beef breeding property located just north of Cheviot. The farm includes 1,500ha of extensive scrubby hill country and 770ha of flat to rolling land, running approximately 6,500 stock units: 3,500 Romney ewes 900 replacement hoggets 160 Angus breeding cows 40 heifer replacements A long‑serving and highly respected team member is moving on, creating an excellent opportunity for someone ready to step into a Farm Manager role and take responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of a well‑organised, productive operation. This is a genuine chance to lead, contribute, and continue building on the strong foundations already in place and continue to seek ways to improve the farm. Key Responsibilities: The Farm Manager will work closely with the owners and be responsible for: Preparing the annual cashflow budget alongside the owners Developing annual management plans (animal health, key dates,...
No8HR
May 21, 2026
Full time
Experienced Farm Manager : Sheep, Beef & Dairy Grazing – Te Kuiti, NZ
No8HR Waipa Valley, New Zealand
1,450 ha       l     approx. 4,500 stock units   Koromiko Grazing Ltd is seeking an experienced and motivated Farm Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our farming operation, someone who is capable, practical, and organised, with strong people skills and a genuine interest in livestock performance, animal welfare, and continual farm improvement.  The successful applicant will be someone who communicates well, leads by example, supports their team, and takes pride in doing things properly.   This is a large-scale livestock and grazing operation focused on high standards of animal welfare, stock performance, and continual farm improvement. About the property The property comprises approximately 1,450 hectares, mostly easy rolling country, with some steeper country to farm. Stock numbers include approximately: 1,100 ewes to a terminal sire, producing around 1,600 finished lambs 2,200 two-year dairy heifers to 30 April each year...
HF
May 13, 2026
Full time
Experienced Farm Employee leading to Farm Manager Option - Waikaia, Northern Southland
Huntly Farm Limited
Clarke & Megan Horrell run this family-owned business, in Waikaia, Northern Southland. The operation is on 720hectares of predominantly flat land and includes 5500 Romney, Coop, Texel breeding ewes, 1800 hoggets, finishing 85% of lambs & breeding own replacements, trading beef cattle and wintering dairy cows. It’s a hands-on operation where pride is taken in good stockmanship, well kept infrastructure, and doing the basics well. Our focus is on strong production and profitability while maintaining a practical, sustainable and consistent work environment to achieve a well-balanced lifestyle. Duties will include, but are not limited to the following : Moving stock, shifting breaks, setting up grazing paddocks and general stock observation. General yard work All seasonal farm work including shearing, lambing, tailing etc Stock movement within the farm and on the road Fencing, maintaining water pipes and troughs. Tractor work, cultivation...
Levels Estate Co Ltd
May 15, 2026
Full time
Farm Manager / Senior Shepherd (Step-Up Opportunity) – South Canterbury
Levels Estate Co Ltd
Levels Estate is a progressive, family-owned farming business seeking a motivated individual to take responsibility for our well-developed 260ha irrigated property, comprising rolling and flat country, just minutes from Timaru. This is a livestock focused hands-on role suited to either an experienced manager or a capable shepherd ready to step up, with support and mentoring available. Typical Farm Programme Finishing ~300 bulls Grazing ~150 dairy heifers Finishing 8,000–10,000 lambs 30–40ha arable cropping (barley and maize) The Opportunity You’ll have day-to-day responsibility for running a well-resourced farming system, working closely with the owners to drive performance and continual improvement. For the right person, this role offers genuine scope to grow capability, build management and experience. You’ll be working in a supportive environment where initiative and practical thinking are valued. Key Responsibilities...
IT
Apr 10, 2026
Full time
Stock Manager - Sheep & Beef Farm, ‘Iona’, Cheviot, North Canterbury
Iona Trading
An exciting opportunity for someone wanting to grow into a manager’s role, in the sort after location of Cheviot, North Canterbury. Where lifestyle and community are just as strong as the farming. After many valued years of service, a highly respected member of our team is retiring, creating a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated person, to join our sheep and beef farming operation. This is more than just a job, it’s a chance to grow yourself, where your skills, initiative, and leadership will be genuinely valued and developed. About the Farm ‘Iona’ is a well-established sheep and beef operation, with a mix of flat, rolling and hill country. We run 3,200 Romney ewes, 1,000 replacement hogget’s, 185 breeding cattle and the flexibility of store stock, depending on our season. We are focused on productivity, animal welfare, and sustainable land management. The farm is well-resourced, with sound infrastructure, quality stock, and a supportive team...
KH
May 29, 2026
Full time
Farm Manager – Bull Beef Finishing – North Waikato
Kauri Hill Farms Ltd North Waikato
We are seeking a reliable, capable and practical person with good farming experience to manage our well-set-up 280ha bull beef finishing farm in North Waikato.  The farm runs in conjunction with two other similar properties, and this is a hands-on working role.   Key Requirements   - Good practical farming experience, especially with beef cattle or stock finishing   - Strong stockmanship and stock management skills   - Must have working dogs - Competent tractor and machinery operation   - Good fencing and general farm maintenance skills   - Reliable, willing, and capable — someone who takes pride in doing a good job   - Honest and trustworthy with strong work ethic     Main Duties   - Day-to-day management of the property  - All stock work, animal welfare and performance   - Fencing, tractor work, water and electric fence maintenance and general farm tasks   - Working cooperatively with the owner and the team on the...
LL
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
2 IC /Potential Manager Position for Sheep & Beef Farm.
Liburty Ltd
WELCOME : We are looking for a person or preferably a couple to assist us in the running of our 450Ha effective lease farm at Rotoiti, near Rotorua. The applicant will be working on there own 90% of the time, with an opportunity for their partner to have casual work on the farm also. This position could suit a shepherd wanting to step up to the next level with possible promotion to full management in the future. The location is approximately 25-30 mins from CBD Rotorua. The farm presently runs 1600 high performing ewes with replacements grazed off the property, approximately 450 R1 dairy grazers, plus 100 beef cows. All weaners are sold at the weaner fair in March. The successful applicant MUST HAVE prior farm experience, be reliable, have good communication skills, be self motivated (capable of working on their own and with others), with an awesome work ethic. Good communication is essential as they will need to liase regularly with the employer and other workers. START DATE...
Challenge Recruitment Ltd
May 30, 2026
Full time
Experienced Shepherd
Challenge Recruitment Ltd Havelock North, New Zealand
Join Kahuranaki Station to hone your skills and make valuable contributions to a 1,156 effective-hectare farm. Join a sheep and beef farming operation entering a new chapter, where you’ll have the opportunity to work within a supportive team and contribute to the future direction of the farm. About the role As an experienced shepherd, you’ll join a farming operation that is entering an exciting new phase following a recent change in ownership. The farm is currently being reshaped with a fresh vision and forward-thinking approach, creating an excellent opportunity to be part of a motivated business focused on the next stage of growth and development. Working closely with the farm manager in a small supportive team, you’ll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the property. Strong stockmanship and mustering skills are essential, along with a keen eye for animal health, stock performance, and overall farm presentation. The business values teamwork, clear...
No8HR
May 05, 2026
Full time
Tractor Driver/Fencer General - Waipapa Group
No8HR Mokai, New Zealand
Mōkai, Taupō | Large-scale drystock |Machinery, fencing & farm maintenance Waipapa Group is seeking a capable and reliable Tractor Driver / Fencer General to support the effective running of its drystock operation across Ōtānepae Station and Waipapa Station. Together, these properties form part of Waipapa Group’s 3,000ha drystock platform, within a broader 7,000ha integrated farming business spanning sheep and beef, dairy grazing, four dairy farms and forestry. This is a practical, hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in quality workmanship, enjoys variety, and can work independently while still being part of a wider farm team. Located around 25 minutes northwest of Taupō, the area offers an excellent balance of rural living and town convenience. Set amongst native bush and open farmland, the role provides the opportunity to work in a unique and varied farming environment, while remaining close to the lake, hot pools, mountain biking, schooling,...
No8HR
May 01, 2026
Full time
Stock Manager - Otanepae Station (Waipapa Group)
No8HR
Central Plateau | 25 minutes from Taupō | 7,000ha integrated farming business Ōtānepae Station is a 1,350ha breeding and finishing property located just 25 minutes northwest of Taupō, offering an excellent balance of rural living and town convenience. Set amongst native bush and open farmland, Ōtānepae offers a peaceful lifestyle while remaining close to the lake, hot pools, mountain biking and the wider outdoor opportunities Taupō is known for. The area also provides access to quality schooling, nearby school bus pick-up, and a wide range of sports and activities for children in Taupō. For partners or family members, Taupō offers strong employment opportunities across tourism, trades, retail, hospitality, education and professional services. Ōtānepae forms part of Waipapa Group’s wider 7,000ha integrated farming business, spanning sheep and beef, dairy grazing, four dairy farms and forestry. As part of this diverse agribusiness, the Stock Manager will work closely with...
Lake house
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Farm worker - 2IC
$75,000 - $95,000 yearly
Lake house
Lake House “ Lake House” Tasmania is a family owned farming business in the Northern Midlands of Tasmania, farming 700ha. The fully irrigated property grows a wide range of crops from; W heat, Barley, Canola, C arrot S eed, Chicory, G rass S eed, F resh P eas, P oppies and P otatoes. We run 2500 ewes for fat lamb production as well as trading , agistment dairy support with halter collars and dairy grazing throughout the year on weight gain contracts. As the Farm Worker you will be working alongside our farm manager, and you will have a keen interest in farming, be willing to learn, be able to work independently and take sole charge at times. You will work alongside the Farm Manager and pride yourself on very high work standards.  You will enjoy working in a small team and demonstrate good communication skills, reliability and honesty.   The farm has invested in modern machinery and facilities...
AF
Apr 20, 2026
Full time
Shepherd General
Arapata Farms 2020 Limited
SHEPHERD GENERAL - Sheep & Beef Breeding & Finishing We are looking for an experienced Shepherd / Shepherd General   to join our family farming business. The property is a 630 ha Sheep and Beef breeding block located near Kimbolton, approximately 30 mins north of Feilding.   The farm is easy to medium hill country with some steeper areas, wintering approximately 2800 ewes, 1000 hogget replacements (also mated) and 200 Angus Breeding Cows.   The role would entail 70/30 split between stock work and general maintenance duties such as fencing mainly, spraying and scrub cutting depending on the time of year.   The ideal candidate would have the following -          A positive attitude with a strong work ethic -          2 or 3 years experience on farms of similar class -          A team of 3 or 4 working dogs under good control -          Great stock sense and confidence working with both cattle and sheep -          Good level of physical...
Primary Partners Ltd
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
Stock Manager
$60,000 - $80,000 yearly
Primary Partners Ltd Hunterville, New Zealand
Rangitikei Limited Partnership is seeking a motivated Stock Manager for Makaraka Station, a large scale 800 hectare beef finishing farm.  Makaraka's current farming system incorporates beef finishing and dairy grazers, and includes the use of Halter collar technology. Makaraka is one of four farm properties owned by Rangitikei Limited Partnership on the fertile Rangitikei river terraces, just south of Hunterville. The farm is split across three river terraces and has a flat (70%) to medium hill (30%) contour with 139 hectares under irrigation, split between three center pivot irrigators. This Stock Manager position presents a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a supportive Farm Manager who encourages growth, and where you will be exposed to all aspects of a well-established farming business. The stock manager will assist the Farm Manager with the day-to-day operations of the property, with a 70:30 split between stock work and tractor/general work, providing variety....
SS
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
FENCER/ GENERAL FARM HAND – Siberia Station
Siberia Station
A permanent position is available for a keen and reliable individual on a large-scale sheep and beef operation. Siberia Station is a 3,100ha hill country station situated 35 minutes from Hunterville and 40 minutes from Taihape. Siberia Station runs 15,000 m/a ewes, 4,800 hoggets, 170 cows and up to 1,400 trade steers. The successful applicant will work in conjunction with the farm manager, in a team of five permanent staff members, to carry out the day to day running of the property. Your role: As a general hand, you will play a vital role in the daily operations of a well-maintained sheep and beef farm. Working closely with the Farm Manager in a tight-knit team, you’ll be responsible for ensuring infrastructure remains in top condition. You will need knowledge of conventional fencing and competence in operating tractors and farm machinery. You will assist with livestock management and yard work during busy periods, such as docking, shearing and...
Massey University
May 26, 2026
Full time
Shepherd General - Riverside
Massey University Wairarapa, New Zealand
Massey University’s Massey Agricultural & Horticultural Enterprises (MAHE) is seeking a Shepherd General at Riverside, our flagship sheep and beef property in the Wairarapa. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-performing commercial farm while supporting world-class teaching, research, and industry engagement. This is a full-time, permanent position. Riverside Farm is owned by the Sydney Campbell Foundation. Massey has leased the land since 1978 under a 99-year term with right of renewal. The farm consists of two blocks: The main unit (650ha), located approximately 11km north-west of Masterton, bounded by SH2 and Mikimiki Road. The Mikimiki block (75ha), located approximately 6km west of SH2. About the Team/Service/Location As the Riverside Shepherd General, you will assist the Farm Manager in delivering farm operations, including production, research support, health and safety, and farm presentation. You’ll work closely with researchers,...
Mathiesons
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Farm Operations - Cropping Agronomy Role
Mathiesons
FARM OPERATIONS / CROPPING / AGRONOMY – Flexible Role (Up to Farm Manager Level) Tarras – Wānaka An exciting opportunity has opened for the right person to join a well-established, irrigated arable farming operation in the Tarras–Wānaka region. This is not a fixed role; it will be shaped around the successful applicant. For the right person, this could develop into (or start as) an overall Farm Manager position. Alternatively, the role can be more operational, working closely with the farm owner to execute an established cropping system. THE FARM 400ha irrigated (380ha cropping) Small seeds, clover, vegetables, ryegrass & specialist crops Centre pivots + K-line irrigation Contractor-based system (minimal machinery work) 3,000 lambs over winter THE ROLE ( will depend on your background and capability) At a higher level (Farm Manager) Overseeing the full cropping programme Agronomy input and decision-making Irrigation strategy and...
WH
May 30, 2026
Full time
Junior Shepherd
$50,000 - $70,000 yearly
Wether Hill Ltd
We are looking for a young enthusiastic shepherd to join us and assist us in running our property.  You would be working along side our stock manager undertaking a wide variety of farm tasks. Mainly stock work but assisting in farm maintenance and tractor driving as required. We are a 10000 stock unit sheep, beef and dairy heifer grazing property in western southland. We run 5000 ewes and 700 cattle aiming to finish our progeny on farm.  We have modern tidy machinery and aim to take pride in our farm and stock. We are looking for someone with 2-3 years of experience in the sheep and beef industry that would be competent in working as part of team or be able to work unsupervised.  The applicant must have 2-3 working dogs. Accommodation would be shared in modern 2 bedroom cottage. If you have a keen attitude and willingness to upskill yourself  in the sheep and beef industry give us a shout.  John Broughton on 0273273689 or Paul Stirling on...
Rural Directions
May 28, 2026
Full time
Overseer (Block Manager) – Waverley Station
Rural Directions
Lead a high-performing Angus operation on iconic King Island, Australia - hands-on leadership, strong team culture and career growth. King Island – one of Australia’s most unique & productive grazing environments. Large-scale Angus beef operation with a strong team culture & career progression. Hands-on ownership committed to investing in people and the business.   Your Future Workplace Waverley Station is a large-scale Angus cattle enterprise operating across properties in Scone and King Island, Australia. Spanning 60,000 acres (24,281ha) and running 30,000 Angus cattle, the business combines innovative farming practices, diverse pasture systems, and a skilled team. Scone is the hub of the Angus breeding and genetics programme, while King Island is renowned for its ideal conditions for breeding and finishing cattle. King Island spans 25,000 acres (10,117ha) across 5 blocks, each managed by an Overseer supported by 2–3 staff. The...
MS
May 21, 2026
Full time
SHEEP & BEEF MANAGER OPPORTUNITY STRATHMORE
Mangaohutu Station 2351 Ohura Road, Strathmore, New Zealand
JOB DESCRIPTION SHEEP & BEEF MANAGER – STEP INTO MANAGEMENT San Rosa – Strathmore, Taranaki Join our team at San Rosa, part of the Gavin Jordan family farming business. The property is approximately 400 hectares effective sheep & beef property, ranging from flat to steep terrain, located inland from Stratford, Taranaki. We are running a breeding-focused sheep and beef operation, wintering approximately: · 2,000 ewes · 200 in-calf Angus cows · 300 rising one-year cattle --- The Opportunity: We are looking for a positive, capable and hardworking individual to join us as a Station Manager. This role will suit either: · Someone ready to step up into their first management position, or · An experienced manager looking for a solid, well-supported farming operation The role involves taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the farm, while continuing to build skills in management and decision-making. --- The successful applicant...
Rural Directions
May 18, 2026
Full time
Property & Operations Manager – Four Legs Good
Rural Directions
Lead daily operations on a diverse regenerative farm & sanctuary with real impact and responsibility. Located in the winterless north near the Kaipara Harbour, Makarau. Enjoy real autonomy & responsibility, where your ideas & decisions truly matter. Work alongside a team passionate about animal welfare and regenerative farming practices. Your Future Workplace This is a 74-hectare privately owned family property that is being developed into a regenerative, values-driven operation, with a focused-on animal welfare and sanctuary care. It currently runs a diverse range of livestock, including sheep (notably Swiss Valais Blacknose), goats, alpacas, emus, guinea fowl, and peacocks, with an emphasis on breeding and conservation.   The owners plan to expand into small-scale commercial beef cattle and free-range chicken production, while continuing to grow the sanctuary and regenerative aspects of the farm. They have the resources,...
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