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May 18, 2022
Full time
Spray Truck operator
Whittaker ag Fairlie, New Zealand
Whittaker Ag is a family-owned and operated contracting business based in Fairlie. We are seeking a motivated person to join our team full time ready for the up-and-coming spray season experience is not essential, training is provided to the right candidate although an advantage would be experienced with spray trucks or a farming/contracting or trade background. We operate modern spray trucks and work on a range of different farms from dairy & crop through to the high country of the Mackenzie.   Fairlie is a wonderful country town with lots to offer from snow skiing, hunting, fishing, lakes, excellent schools, a fantastic rugby club, and daycare for the young ones. There is job opportunity for partners with a lot of thriving businesses in town or on farms/ski fields etc. We can help with finding accommodation if required.  we do  have a vacant house available to rent right away    Our busy months are from Oct - to Jan, the winter we spend in the workshop rebuilding...
May 12, 2022
Full time
Experienced Shepherd
Waimarie Woodbury, Canterbury, New Zealand
Waimarie Station is a 1800ha family owned business located 10minutes outside of Geraldine, South Canterbury. A mix of high country and flat country, it is currently running 2000 ewes, 450 cows, 100 fresian bulls, 200 hinds and 500 velvet stags.   We are predominately breeding with some finishing. The property is currently intensifying its farming practices through development to maximise production and productivity. Key skills required: Previous farm and stock experience Good team of dogs is a must Competence with tractors and machinery Assist with all aspects of stock work and general farm work Motivated, honest and eager to work A market competitive salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant.   Accommodation can be provided as part of the package for those moving to the district. Hunting on farm if interested. We are a small team so a willingness and ability to contribute to farm development, maintenance, and other duties is beneficial.   There will...
May 24, 2022
Full time
Shepherd - Glynn Wye
Big Splash Hanmer Springs
Rooney Farms owns and operates a range of farming properties throughout Canterbury and North Otago. We run 100,000 stock units of sheep, beef and deer as well as 3500 Dairy cows and a significant area of arable land. We are looking for a Shepherd to join our Glynn Wye team. Glynn Wye is situated on the Lewis Pass Road, approximately 20 minutes from Hanmer Springs. The farm totals 8300ha effective. It ranges from intensively run flats to extensively grazed high country. Glynn Wye is a true mixed operation, with 9000 lambing ewes, 1100 calving cows and 900 hinds to fawn, with most offspring transferring to other Rooney farms to be finished. Reporting to the Farm Manager, this is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a motivated team on an iconic high country property. The successful applicant will ideally have a passion for farming, and experience in the industry. They will need to be a team player, have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. Ideally you...