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645 Maharakeke Road, Hatuma, New Zealand
A BIT ABOUT DUNSHAUGHLIN…
Dunshaughlin farm is a privately owned and operated. It is part of a larger family farming business in Central Hawke’s Bay. This provides some synergies for managing resources of both labour and pastoral support during peak periods throughout the season.
THE OPPORTUNITY…
The Hatuma Farm, 282ha, is just 10 minutes from Waipukurau. The farm is a high producing property with Beef and Lamb finishing and Sheep breeding. This Shepherd General position will encompass all aspects of farm work including animal health, stock and tractor work as well as general farm maintenance.
You will work closely with the owner following the farm policies and plans.
A BIT ABOUT YOU…
As well as a great attitude and excellent communication skills the following are competencies required for the role:
Understanding of pasture and crop management
Excellent stockmanship with 2 – 3 working dogs.
Competent in general farm work and machinery maintenance....
Mar 01, 2021
Full time
A BIT ABOUT DUNSHAUGHLIN…
Dunshaughlin farm is a privately owned and operated. It is part of a larger family farming business in Central Hawke’s Bay. This provides some synergies for managing resources of both labour and pastoral support during peak periods throughout the season.
THE OPPORTUNITY…
The Hatuma Farm, 282ha, is just 10 minutes from Waipukurau. The farm is a high producing property with Beef and Lamb finishing and Sheep breeding. This Shepherd General position will encompass all aspects of farm work including animal health, stock and tractor work as well as general farm maintenance.
You will work closely with the owner following the farm policies and plans.
A BIT ABOUT YOU…
As well as a great attitude and excellent communication skills the following are competencies required for the role:
Understanding of pasture and crop management
Excellent stockmanship with 2 – 3 working dogs.
Competent in general farm work and machinery maintenance....
Whana Whana Station is a 1400ha family owned property located 40 minutes West of Hastings. The farm is a mixture of hill country and intensive flats, running breeding ewes and cows with trading/finishing cattle and lambs.
We seek a driven, positive person who wants to take on more responsibility. We are looking for someone with at least 1-2 years’ working experience and a capable team of 3-4 working dogs. The role will primarily involve a great variety of stock work with general duties when required.
The ideal applicant would have the following qualities:
Be reliable and have a positive attitude.
Have high personal standards and a desire to improve.
Accurate record keeping.
Excellent communication.
Capable of working on their own or as part of a team.
The person with the right attributes will be given further responsibilities as their confidence grows and they become more capable. A key feature will be the ability to display strong, accurate livestock and pasture...
Feb 26, 2021
Full time
Whana Whana Station is a 1400ha family owned property located 40 minutes West of Hastings. The farm is a mixture of hill country and intensive flats, running breeding ewes and cows with trading/finishing cattle and lambs.
We seek a driven, positive person who wants to take on more responsibility. We are looking for someone with at least 1-2 years’ working experience and a capable team of 3-4 working dogs. The role will primarily involve a great variety of stock work with general duties when required.
The ideal applicant would have the following qualities:
Be reliable and have a positive attitude.
Have high personal standards and a desire to improve.
Accurate record keeping.
Excellent communication.
Capable of working on their own or as part of a team.
The person with the right attributes will be given further responsibilities as their confidence grows and they become more capable. A key feature will be the ability to display strong, accurate livestock and pasture...
Big Hill Station
1066 Big Hill Road, Kereru, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Big Hill Station
Big Hill Station is a 2,700Ha hill country sheep and beef farm in the Kereru district 35 minutes West of Hastings, Hawkes Bay.
There is around 2,000Ha effective with the remainder being native bush. The contour ranges from medium to steep hill country with a small proportion of easy cultivatable land and is worked in conjunction with 2 other properties closer to Hastings.
We have a nucleus flock/herd 7,300 Romney ewes and 300 Angus breeding cattle. This is complemented by trading and fattening lambs and cattle.
We are looking for a keen person to join our young team. Someone who is passionate about farming, has good work ethic and a willingness to learn. It is also essential to have a good sense of humour.
The role would be to work in with the general and operations manager with all day-to-day tasks on farm. Most of the job would involve stock work including mustering, yard work with both sheep and cattle as well as all other aspects of animal husbandry....
Feb 11, 2021
Full time
Big Hill Station
Big Hill Station is a 2,700Ha hill country sheep and beef farm in the Kereru district 35 minutes West of Hastings, Hawkes Bay.
There is around 2,000Ha effective with the remainder being native bush. The contour ranges from medium to steep hill country with a small proportion of easy cultivatable land and is worked in conjunction with 2 other properties closer to Hastings.
We have a nucleus flock/herd 7,300 Romney ewes and 300 Angus breeding cattle. This is complemented by trading and fattening lambs and cattle.
We are looking for a keen person to join our young team. Someone who is passionate about farming, has good work ethic and a willingness to learn. It is also essential to have a good sense of humour.
The role would be to work in with the general and operations manager with all day-to-day tasks on farm. Most of the job would involve stock work including mustering, yard work with both sheep and cattle as well as all other aspects of animal husbandry....
