Canterbury Farm Management Job Listings

Pastoral Improvements Limited

Sales – Seed & Soil Health Supplements

Selwyn, Dunsandel 7682, New Zealand

Help shape the future of NZ agriculture with a growing, innovative team. At Pastoral Improvements Ltd, we’re a 100% New Zealand-owned company specializing in forage seed development, marketing, and soil health solutions. Through our trusted brands—Pastoral Improvements, Cover Crops, and Enviropasture—we support farmers throughout New Zealand and beyond to improve feed production and build soil resilience. Our core focus: High-diversity forage seed sales and development Soil nutrition and health to enhance seed performance We work across both islands and supply international markets. Learn more at: www.Pastoralimprovements.co.nz About the Role We’re on the lookout for a motivated, relationship-driven Agricultural Sales Specialist to join our close-knit team. The role can be based from our Rolleston office here in Selwyn —or for the right person—any pastoral or horticultural region in New Zealand. If you're based further afield, flexible work-from-home arrangements are required. Some travel will be necessary. This is a full-time, permanent position where your ability to drive sales, build strong farmer relationships, and deliver practical, tailored advice will be key to your success. Ideally you will have an existing network or rural contacts What We Offer A great opportunity to grow your career in a privately held, 100% NZ-owned business Work directly with the company founder and a passionate team Ongoing training and personal development A collaborative and respectful work environment Be part of regenerative and environmentally responsible farming solutions Gain success through innovative products and strong industry partnerships What We’re Looking For We’re after someone who thrives on building trust and delivering value to rural clients. Ideally, you will bring: >A proven background in agricultural sales or rural servicing (seed/fertilizer sales a major plus) >A qualification in agriculture, agronomy, or a related field — or equivalent industry experience >Solid understanding of NZ farming systems, especially pasture-based production >The ability to understand and communicate how seed and soil decisions impact long-term outcomes >Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — someone farmers want to deal with >A high level of initiative, self-management, and attention to detail >Strong computer literacy and the ability work within a CRM framework and to quote and plan with accuracy within existing systems >The flexibility to travel ( some field day and promotional representation will be required) and work independently, while being part of a close team > (Bonus) An existing network of rural contacts Does this sound like you? If you’re passionate about agriculture, driven to achieve sales results, and ready to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you. Applicants must reside in NZ and have the right to work here. To apply or find out more, contact: Willi Thomas, tel ,027 208 6950 or email ,willi@pastoralimprovements.co.nz

Negotiable Salary

Ashburton Apiaries

Beekeeper

Ashburton, New Zealand

Ashburton Apiaries is a local family business that specialises in honey production and pollination within the Canterbury District. A full time position has become available and we are looking for someone to join our team. This position is 40 hours a week Monday to Friday with the possibility of weekend work and overtime. We would like a beekeeper with commercial experience, however we will consider training the right person with no prior experience. Duties would include but are not limited to: Working in a team to help with hive maintenance, queen bee raising, requeening, supering, pollination, escaping, extracting and wintering. Applicants will preferably have a farming background or be familiar working on farms and around live stock. As heaving lifting is part of the job, applicants will need to have a suitable level of physical strength and ability and like to work outside in all conditions. A Class2 license would be beneficial, but not necessary. A clean license and no criminal record is a must.

NZ$25-30

Willesden Farms Ltd

Tractor Operator

Banks Peninsula, Canterbury Region 7581, New Zealand

Willesden Farms is located 30mins from Christchurch on Banks Peninsula. Totaling 6,500ha made up of steep to medium hill country and irrigated flats. Growing a variety of crops; irrigated and dryland to support the breeding, finishing and dairy operations, consisting of 14,000 breeding ewes and hoggets, 1,000 Angus breeding cows and 2,400 dairy cows. Most stock finished on farm, with replacement and dairy stock wintered on farm also. Due to Willesden’s large scale, and continual development this role will give scope to a large variety of work for the successful candidate. Jobs include and not limited to: Cultivation Drilling Boom spraying Feeding out Digger work Dozer work Engineering Mechanical work Weed control Stock work Fencing Day to day work can be tailored to suit the right candidates skill set, with encouragement to improve on other skills as time in the role progresses We offer a competitive remuneration package depending on experience, a tidy three bedroom home and work vehicle. As well as ongoing training and development to reach your career goals

Negotiable Salary

Kinsman Contracting Ltd

Experienced Operator

Timaru, New Zealand

Kinsman Contracting is a contracting business based in Temuka South Canterbury we cover the wider South Canterbury area. We employ 15 full time staff and up to 15 casual tractor and truck drivers through the silage season. Our services include Cultivation, Precision Drilling, Triple Mowers, Round & Square Baling, Chopping and Cartage also Kinsman Potatoes (Harvesting & Cartage). We run a mixture of tractors Case, Fendt, John Deere, JCB Loaders also Claas Harvesters. Kinsman’s requires an EXPERIENCED Operators to join our team. This role can be anything from cultivation to baling including all drilling aspects, mowing driving a chopper to truck driving or stacking *STARTING SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER* Requirements needed: : Able to operate various machines to a high standard : A forward thinker : A great team player : Honesty, punctuality and good record keeping is essential : 3 years experience from cultivation, mowing, baling and stacking : Class 5 license a bonus We offer: : Modern machinery in our fleet : Variation in work through the season : A modern fully equipped workshop : Accommodation if required : Generous hourly wage based on experience : Minimum 40 hours a week If you would like to come work in South Canterbury and have the diverse landscape from flat to hills then we would love to hear from you. Please DON’T apply if you have had no experience as this role is for experienced operators. Applications for this position ideally should hold NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa Please apply to office@kinsmancontracting.co.nz with your cover letter, cv and at least 2 references.

Negotiable Salary