5 jobs found in canterbury region

Refine Search
Apr 18, 2026
Full time
Shepherd General
Viewfield Farms Ltd Hakataramea Valley, New Zealand
Exciting opportunity to join a family run farm based in the scenic Hakataramea Valley.  Located 10 minutes out of Kurow township, Viewfield Farm is a Sheep and Beef (Merino & Romney, Angus & Charolais) breeding, finishing and cropping operation. We strive to maximise production and productivity alongside following the best practices of animal welfare and land management. To support this, we have recently introduced Halter within our herd to improve time efficiency and pasture utilisation. The Role Working closely alongside the farm owner, this role offers plenty of variety. Daily tasks will include: General animal husbandry Operating tractors and farm machinery Fencing and general farm maintenance A wide range of day-to-day farm duties across the operation The ideal candidate will have: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in general farm work, including fencing and machinery operation 2–3 working dogs under good command The ability to work...
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
Lead Sprayer Operator / Farm Assistant
$32.00 - $40.00 hourly
Simply Spraying Limited 1095 Methven Chertsey Road, Lauriston, New Zealand
Location: Mid Canterbury – Lauriston (between Methven and Ashburton) About Us: Simply Spraying Ltd is a boom spray contracting business that offers a quality service to a great group of local clients throughout the Mid Canterbury Region. We operate two modern, high clearance self-propelled sprayers, each with full auto-steering and auto-nozzle control. These versatile machines offer various boom widths, wheel track spacings and nozzle options. As a business we focus on adopting new technology, infrastructure and ideas which make the operation more efficient, sustainable, enjoyable, and environmentally responsible. Alongside the spray business we also operate a 320ha fully irrigated crop farm which has a diverse rotation of different grasses, cereals, radishes, chicory, spinach and legumes, as well as wintering approximately 6,000 store lambs.   About the role: The current person in this role has done a fantastic job and is moving on for...
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Junior/Intermediate Shepherd
Rangiatea Farming Co Mount Somers, New Zealand
Junior / Intermediate Shepherd — Rangiatea Farm Mt Somers, Mid Canterbury Rangiatea Farm is seeking a motivated Junior to Intermediate Shepherd to join our team in Mt Somers, Mid Canterbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to grow their skills and build a long-term career within a progressive sheep and beef farming business. This role offers genuine hands-on learning across a wide range of sheep and beef operations, with increasing responsibility available over time for the right person. About Rangiatea Farm Rangiatea Farm is an 1100-hectare hill country and developed flats property running approximately 10,000 stock units. Our operation includes: A commercial Perendale flock Several sheep studs, including: Perendale Cheviot Beltex Angus cattle breeding and finishing All stock finished on farm and with a long-term grazing partnership in Ashburton, alongside additional cattle purchased for winter fattening You will work alongside...
Mar 29, 2026
Full time
Stockman General
Stone Jug Deer Ltd Inland Kaikoura Road, Inland Road, New Zealand
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join us at Stone Jug Deer, 35 km inland from Kaikoura township. The Stone Jug consists of 550 hectares of flat to easy rolling country with a total area of 1290 hectares. We run velvet stags, breeding hinds, breeding cows, finishing cattle and a small number of ewes to help with weed control. Job description:  assist with the day to day running of the farm including stock movements and stockwork, general farm maintenance, fencing, water systems, irrigation, weed control, feeding out and ongoing improvements to infrastructure. The successful applicant will: *have a good safety record and consciously think safety at all times  *have 3-4 dogs under good control *have high standards of animal health and welfare *demonstrate strong attention to detail *have a good work ethic and be honest and reliable *have excellent communication and time management skills  *be self motivated and show initiative  *have strengths in...
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Block Manager
Hillboro Pastoral Ltd Otaio, New Zealand
Hillboro Pastural is located at Otaio, South Canterbury. 25 minutes south of Timaru and 20 minutes north of Waimate. This role has a balance of tractor work, stock work and pasture management, with the scope to be your own day to day boss and help available if needed. You will have the freedom to sharpen your current skill base or grow your skills where needed with the support of the owner. The primary role is the day to day running of the farm that involves stock management, irrigation management, feed planning and budgeting, liaising with the owner and contractors as required, winter crop cultivation and management, fertilizer applications. The farm is a balance of flat to rolling topography with 75% of the farm irrigated via pivot, k line and hard hose gun. 45 hectares are cultivated and sown in winter crops for dairy grazers (fed by sharemilkers), finishing beef and lambs, the remainder being in a pasture rotation for grazing and silage. This is new opportunity as part of...