3 jobs found in canterbury region

Join an extensive family farming business near Pleasant Point, South Canterbury, and play a key role in developing infrastructure across a diverse and expanding operation. Our farms span Wagyu, bull beef, dairy grazing and dairy platforms, with this position focused primarily on development work across multiple blocks. About the Role This is a hands-on position with a strong focus on strengthening and developing infrastructure across a large-scale farming operation. The successful applicant will: Build, repair and upgrade fencing (essential skill) Undertake development work across different farm blocks Improve and maintain stock water systems Operate tractors for a range of tasks (fertiliser spreading, mowing, fencing and general farm work) Assist with stock work including moving cattle, yard work and animal health tasks Carry out general farm maintenance as required About You Proven fencing experience (essential) Confident and competent tractor operator...

General Shepherd – Glynn Wye Station (Rooney Farms) Glynn Wye Station is a large-scale, high-country farming operation owned by Rooney Farms, spanning over 26,000 hectares across the iconic Lewis Pass corridor, just 25 minutes from Hanmer Springs. The property combines productive flats with expansive hill and high-country, offering genuine variety and challenge in your day-to-day work. This station is a breeding and finishing property that operates a diverse sheep beef and deer system, with all replacements bred and reared on farm. Glynn Wye operates as a fully self-sufficient unit, carrying out all cultivation, silage, drilling, and land development in-house - giving staff exposure to a wide range of farming systems and skills. We’re looking for a General Shepherd to join a team of six full-time staff, working alongside a supportive and experienced manager in a tight-knit, down-to-earth team that values good humour, mutual respect, and getting the job done...