4 jobs found in southland region

We are seeking an experienced shepherd general to assist with the running of our sheep and beef farm. The farm is located in Eastern Southland. We run 4250 breeding ewes and 100 trading cattle on 557ha of rolling improved pasture. We are seeking an honest, reliable employee who has some previous experience working with sheep and beef. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, be able to work unsupervised and have good communication skills. Preference will be given to someone with a full driver’s licence and a working team of dogs. Applicants must have New Zealand working rights. There is no accommodation on farm. However, we are just 15 minutes from Gore and 10 minutes from Mataura. We will offer a competitive rate based on experience. Please send your CV and two references to humphriesfarm2018@gmail.com or contact Jared if you have any questions on 027 208 9456.

We are seeking a motivated person who is keen to learn and grow within the agriculture industry.   This role will suit you if you’ve already been working with stock, have a capable team of dogs and are ready for your next step.   This is your opportunity to be part of a high preforming, well-organised operation where you can further develop your skills across all aspects of stockmanship, animal health, pasture management and breeding in the sheep and beef industry.   This is a successful and progressive family farming business split across four properties totalling 4,400 hectares.   This position is primarily based on the 2,260 ha property working alongside one of the owners while assisting where needed across the other properties.   Our sheep and beef enterprise includes 21,000 breeding ewes, 7,300 mated hoggets and 900 breeding cows. You will be part of an environment where quality genetics, high value feed, good stock management, record keeping and effective use of...

Waifield Farm is seeking an experienced machinery operator/2IC, who will be focusing on the success of the arable side of the farm business. Whilst you will be working closely with the farm owner and wider team, this role comes with a high level of responsibility.  Waifield operates across 830 ha intensive mixed arable farm split over three blocks near Riversdale, Northern Southland. A progressive family-owned business with modern machinery, advanced technology and a goal to continuously innovate our farming practices. The business is centred around combinable crops including wheat, barley, peas, grass, brassica and hybrid vegetable seeds. The balance of the business is focused on stock, with 5,000 lambs finished on chicory and red clover each year, trading beef cattle and wintering 750 cows.   We are looking for someone with… ·         Proven experience as a machinery operator ·         High level of skill with calibration of equipment. ·...

Mount Linton Station – Western Southland Mount Linton Station is a 12,145ha large-scale sheep, beef and forestry operation, carrying approximately 92,000 su. Our Angus herd of 5,000 head has been a core focus of the station since the 1980s. Over the past four years, we have made significant investment into developing a disciplined, performance-driven stud breeding programme with a clear long-term vision. Our current Cattle Stud Manager will be leaving to take up a family farming opportunity. While we are sorry to see him go, we are proud of the contribution he has made in shaping the programme to where it is today. We are now seeking a Cattle Stud Manager to build on this progress and help lead the programme into its next phase. The Opportunity This is not a role for someone looking to reinvent the wheel. Instead, we are looking for a motivated, emerging stockperson who is ready to step up, take ownership, and grow their career within a...