4 jobs found in hawke's bay

A BIT ABOUT MATAPIRO STATION… Matapiro Station is a privately owned farming operation, 25 minutes of Napier and Hastings, in the Hawke’s Bay farming district of Crownthorpe. This 2300ha Station is an iconic farming business that is successfully running a large-scale breeding and finishing operation.  This is a high performing property with good farming policies and excellent infrastructure in place. Our clients are very proud of the Station, it’s history and it’s the achievements to date. THE OPPORTUNITY… The Shepherd will work alongside the Stock Manager in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the property. Upon proving yourself there will be the opportunity to gain responsibility; there will be variety in your work involving stock and general work. Due to the scale of the property and the results they are currently achieving, you will have the opportunity to learn about finishing stock, while working closely with an excellent herd of breeding...

A BIT ABOUT PAREROA PARTNERSHIP… Pareroa Partnership is a family-owned farming operation based in Central Hawke’s Bay. The Partnership is made up of 3 farms totalling 851ha; they have a coastal breeding block (Pareroa) and then two smaller finishing properties close to Waipawa (Waitiro & Tournaham). This is an inclusive farming environment where everyone works together to help during the busier times of the year. THE OPPORTUNITY… As the Shepherd General, you will work closely with the owner to manage the day-to-day operation of the finishing block. This is a mainly grass-based system, however, there is 15ha of green feed crops, such as oats and a chicory/clover mix, that will require you to have a good understanding of feed and pasture management. The role offers a nice variety in your day-to-day work, so it is essential you come with a good level of general skills such as R&M fencing, handpiece (crutching/dagging) and water reticulation....

A BIT ABOUT MATAPIRO STATION… Matapiro Station is a privately owned farming operation in the Hawke’s Bay farming district of Crownthorpe. This 2300ha Station is an iconic farming business that is successfully running a large-scale breeding and finishing operation within 25 minutes of Napier and Hastings. This is a high performing property with good farming policies and excellent infrastructure in place. Our clients are very proud of the Station, it’s history and the achievements to date. THE OPPORTUNITY… The Stock Manager will be working closely with the highly regarded Station Manager Michael Lowther, in all aspects of the day-to-day operations of Matapiro Station. There will be variety in your work involving stock, pasture and general work. Due to the scale of the property and the results that are currently being achieved, well-rounded pasture management would be beneficial as well as experience finishing stock. As there isn’t much stock on farm...

Big Hill Station is a 2,500Ha hill country sheep and beef farm in the Kereru district 45 minutes West of Hastings, Hawkes Bay.  There is around 1,800Ha effective with the remainder being native bush. The contour ranges from medium to steep hill country with a smaller proportion of easy rolling and cultivatable land. The farm is worked in conjunction with 2 other properties closer to Hastings.  We typically winter around 12,000su. This is comprised of a flock 5,200 Romney ewes and 300 Angus breeding cattle plus replacements. 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 humor.  The role would be to work in with the farm manager and casual shepherd with all day-to-day tasks on farm. Most of the job would involve: -Stock work including mustering, yard work with both...