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Dairy Farm Assistant - Landsdown Dairy64741157706371110

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Dairy Farm Assistant - Landsdown Dairy

THE OPPORTUNITY Join the high-performing team at Landsdown Dairy, as a Dairy Farm Assistant. In this role, you’ll assist with a range of farm tasks — from milking, calving, and feeding stock, to effluent management, spraying, and fencing. You’ll play an important part in the day-to-day operations and work closely with your team to help meet production and animal welfare goals. You’ll receive full training and support, and we’ll encourage you to take the initiative, develop your skills, and support newer team members along the way. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with a great work ethic and a passion for farming. Enjoy being part of a culture that values safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement. THE FARM Landsdown Dairy covers approximately 262 effective hectares and features a composting barn system. Located just 10 minutes south of Balclutha, we milk 650 cows through a 50-bail rotary equipped with ACRs and Milk Hub technology. Recreational opportunities abound, both on-farm and nearby. The property and surrounding region offer access to excellent hunting and fishing, with rivers, forests, and coastline all within easy reach. Hiking and biking trails wind through scenic landscapes, while local beaches and waterways provide plenty of options for kayaking, boating, and swimming. Whether you're into outdoor adventure or simply enjoying nature, there's something here for everyone — right at your doorstep. ABOUT YOU You’ll bring a willingness to learn, get stuck in, and contribute to the team’s success. Ideally, you’ll also have: * Experience in a similar dairy farming role (or a strong interest in developing one * Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team * A proactive attitude with initiative and commitment to animal welfare and health & safety * The ability to coach and support junior or new staff where required * A current NZ restricted or full driver’s licence BENEFITS We offer a competitive salary package, up to 4% KiwiSaver matching and you receive ongoing training and development. Accommodation available – single quarters APPLY NOW Applications close Sunday 11 January 2026. We will be interviewing applicants as they apply. For more details about the role, please email Matthew Hamilton – Farm Manager: hamiltonm@landcorp.co.nz or 027 273 1554. To be eligible for this role, you must be available for an in-person interview and have unrestricted legal rights to work in New Zealand. We are unable to accept applicants on temporary work visas for permanent opportunities. Pāmu provides a safe workplace and the successful applicant will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and undergo a criminal background check prior to being appointed.

Clutha District, Otago Region, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Farm Manager Longridge Deer Park64495960968322111

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Farm Manager Longridge Deer Park

Farm Manager Wanted – Longridge Farm, Hillend (South Otago) Longridge is an award-winning 428 hectare farm located just 15 minutes from Balclutha, offering an opportunity for a motivated young couple or experienced individual ready to step up. About Longridge: • Winner of the Lumina Lamb Supplier of the Year (2025) • Previous Otago Farm Environmental Award winner for outstanding riparian planting • Mix of sheep, cattle, deer, and forestry operations • Excellent farming infrastructure including deer handling facilities, and a good wool shed, and more Role Highlights: • Manage day-to-day operations across diverse livestock and forestry • Lead environmental and sustainable farming practices on a renowned property • Oversee stock health, pasture management, and farm improvements • Enjoy a quality lifestyle in a spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom double-glazed brick home Location: • Hill End, South Otago • Just 15 minutes from Balclutha town center with easy access to all amenities What we’re looking for: • Strong farming experience in sheep, cattle, and deer preferred • A proactive and organized manager with leadership skills • Passion for sustainable farming and environmental stewardship • A young couple or individual who wants to grow and make this their long-term home This is a unique chance to take charge of an award-winning farm with a supportive environment and lifestyle benefits. email Richard@Glendenehunting.com or call 0272260983

Clutha District, Otago Region, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Senior Shepherd - Dawson Downs Farm63842868409473112

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Senior Shepherd - Dawson Downs Farm

**The Opportunity** Are you passionate about farming and looking for a role where you can grow your skills and be part of a driven team - join us on Dawson Downs Farm as a Shepherd General. Your strengths will include all aspects of sheep and beef operations: *Monitoring stock *Animal health treatments including weighing, dagging etc *Pasture management *Competent operating a tractor, feeding out *Maintaining water and fence systems You'll work with a team who are committed to your career development. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a broad range of farming experience, build your confidence, and contribute to a high-performing team. **The Farm** Dawson Downs is a 900-ha (850 effective) finishing property located just 15 minutes south of Balclutha. This diverse and productive farm: *Finishes 15,000–20,000 lambs per season *1000 breeding ewes *Grazes 300 replacement dairy heifers *Finishes 400 yearling Bulls *Trades 200 other cattle (season depended) *Grows 50 ha of barley annually The farm is well-resourced and offers an excellent mix of pastoral and cropping operations, and well-developed infrastructure, Dawson Downs provides a great balance of professional development and rural lifestyle. **Benefits** We offer a competitive salary package, including health and life insurance, enhanced parental leave benefits, and up to 4% KiwiSaver matching. You'll also receive an extra day of leave over Christmas, plus ongoing training and development. **About You** You’re passionate about farming, honest reliable and have a positive attitude. You will be part of a team that works hard and gets results. You will: *Enjoy working with animals and take their welfare seriously *A team of good working dogs *Be organised, reliable, and self-motivated in your daily tasks *Communicate clearly and work well as part of a team *Be comfortable keeping accurate records and using farm technology (or keen to learn) *Take a proactive approach to health, safety and looking after farm assets *Have a valid restricted or full driver licence *Experience working with tractors is a bonus **Apply Now** Applications close **Sunday 12 October 2025.** We will be interviewing applicants as they apply. For a confidential informal chat about the role, please contact Caleb Neilson, Farm Manager, on 021 193-3397 or email neilsonc@landcorp.co.nz. **To be eligible for this role, you must be available for an in-person interview and have unrestricted legal rights to work in New Zealand. We are unable to accept applicants on temporary work visas for permanent opportunities. ** Pāmu provides a safe workplace and the successful applicant will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and undergo a criminal background check prior to being appointed.

Clutha District, Otago Region, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Shepherd General - Hindon Farm63612622272386113

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Shepherd General - Hindon Farm

**The Opportunity** Are you an experienced shepherd or someone with some experience working outdoors looking to start your career in farming? Either way, we have some scope, so this is an opportunity to join our energetic, innovative, small team at Hindon Farm. If you’re passionate about farming and eager to take on a varied and rewarding role, we want to hear from you. As a shepherd, you’ll work closely with the farm manager, who will support your growth and development. Your key responsibilities will include: * Livestock management and stock work * Some tractor work – training provided * Winter feeding * General farm maintenance and fencing This sheep and beef farm offers opportunities for good dog work, with diverse hill country terrain. you’ll thrive on variety and enjoy rolling up your sleeves to tackle all aspects of farm life. **The Farm** Hindon Farm is located 40 minutes from Dunedin and currently lambs 4800 ewes and finishes approximately 8000 lambs and 450 steers over 950 ha. **About You** You’re passionate about farming, love working with livestock, and want to be part of a small team that works hard and gets results. You’re practical and always looking for ways to do the job better. You will: * Enjoy working with animals and take their welfare seriously * Ideally have 1-2 working dogs – with room to expand * Be organised, reliable, and self-motivated in your daily tasks * Communicate clearly and work well as part of a team * Be comfortable keeping accurate records and using farm technology (or keen to learn) Take a proactive approach to health, safety, and looking after farm assets Have a valid restricted or full driver licence **Benefits** We offer a competitive salary package, including health and life insurance, enhanced parental leave benefits, and up to 4% KiwiSaver matching. You'll also receive an extra day of leave over Christmas, plus ongoing training and development. A three-bedroom home is provided. **Apply Now** Applications close **Sunday 21 September 2025,** and we will be interviewing candidates as we go. If you’ve got any questions, please email Blair Williams Farm Manager: williamsb@landcorp.co.nz. **To be eligible for this role, you must be available for an in-person interview and have unrestricted legal rights to work in New Zealand. We are unable to accept applicants on temporary work visas for permanent opportunities.** Pāmu provides a safe workplace and the successful applicant will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and undergo a criminal background check prior to being appointed.

Clutha District, Otago Region, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

FARM ASSISTANT - Permanent full time64030749660673114

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FARM ASSISTANT - Permanent full time

RELISTED : Wilkins Farming Co are looking for a Farm Assistant to be part of our motivated team with a passion for sheep, beef and dairy grazing farming. An immediate start is preferred but we will consider exceptional applicants that may not be available immediately. The role in predominately stock focused, however it includes general farm work/ maintenance and machinery operations including tractor driving when required. The day-to-day activity of the role will include young stock grazing management (feeding, animal health etc), dairy support and beef grazing tasks, animal health of all young stock on farm. We use Resolution farming app and Gallagher Data collection so experience with these app’s would be advantageous. There is close interaction with Shepherds, Farm Managers, farm maintenance personnel and support from admin staff including Human Resources. Shared accommodation is available on farm. Personal career development with further aspirations will also be supported for the right person for example achieving qualifications relevant to the role. WFC place great value on a supportive work life balance and positive workplace culture. Personnel Specification • Excellent Stock Skills • Well trained dogs would be an advantage • Experience operating tractors and other farm machinery • Experience with repairs & maintenance on fences & stock water systems is an advantage. • Have a current valid full driver’s licence • Personable character able to connect and communicate well with others • Understand and display adaptability, flexibility and the ability to use initiative • Implement health and safety + compliance requirements • Demonstrate a great health and safety work history • Be highly self-motivated, take pride in their work and show a willingness to learn new skills • Accurately record work done in accordance with company policy • Enjoy working in a team environment as well as sole charge • Always maintain a drug free environment • Be able to take instruction and follow through with focus on quality, supervised or not • Most important is a can-do attitude backed by honesty and reliability Qualifications and Experience • 2 years farming experience preferred • Experience in sheep work would be an advantage • Experience in dairy grazing work is preferred • Competency in stock skills • Use of farm technology apps. • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal WFC offers competitive pay based on market rates to match skills and experience. Southland offers an amazing lifestyle with many stunning attractions right on your doorstep such as Fiordland, Southern coastline and Southern Lakes including Queenstown. Our farm is in a picturesque rural setting. Applicants for this position MUST have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. If you are passionate about farming and keen to grow your skills within a dynamic and supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Email cover letter and CV with at least two references to Brendan@wilkinsfarming.nz or apply online. For more details contact Brendan Wilkins on 027 280 26 66

Gore, New Zealand

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Factory Machine Operator63612613766657115

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Factory Machine Operator

A full time position has become available for a motivated individual to join our factory team based in Gore. We operate a busy site producing and delivering to the market a wide range of trace elements, fertilisers and formulated products. Key Duties Include: - Preparation of ingredients for blending - Unloading and loading of trucks - Forklift operation - Operation of blenders and press To be successful in this role the applicant will require sound mathematical skills, an appetite to learn, strong worth ethic and be a team player, it is essential the applicant is physically fit. Prior experience in forklift operation and manufacturing is an advantage but not essential as training will be provided. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency and a current NZ drivers license. To apply please contact or send your CV to: andrew@livestocksupplies.co.nz 0274574673

Gore, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Trainee Meat Inspectors - Mataura63612254442498116

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Trainee Meat Inspectors - Mataura

**Company Description** **About Us** Everyday our experienced team of 1800+ people work alongside farmers, producers, and others throughout the food supply chain to help them uphold what Aotearoa stands for in food - a higher standard of quality and safety. We are passionate about our shared role as Kaitiaki Kai, guardians of food, and have a deep responsibility to do the right thing for food and the environments it comes from. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining great people, and supporting them to be the best they can be. We know diverse teams are stronger teams and we believe in fairness and opportunity for all. Join us today! **Job Description**If you are looking for a challenging career within the meat industry we are currently recruiting for Trainee Meat Inspectors to be based in Mataura. AsureQuality are the experts providing a world-class inspection service to New Zealand's red meat industry. The Meat Inspector training is comprehensive, you'll earn a qualification that's recognised around the country and you're paid while you train. Once you're qualified, your skills are recognised at any processing plant in New Zealand. It's a role that's interesting, varied, and provides options to suit your life style. Once qualified weekend, overtime and shift work may be involved. Add to this great workmates, good working conditions and a chance to develop a progressive career within a critical New Zealand industry and you'll see you're on to a good thing when you train to be a Meat Inspector. So show us you're a fit, reliable team player with good communication skills and work ethic, and we'll show you how to start a promising career in an exciting industry. For more information visit [www.meatinspector.co.nz](http://www.meatinspector.co.nz/) Applications close 22 August 2025. **Qualifications**NCEA Level 1 or equivalent

Gore, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

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Deer Manager

Wilkins Farming Company is a well-established family farming business. Our company is seeking a capable, experienced Deer Manager who is passionate about the deer industry to lead in the day to day running of our commercial and Red Deer Stud operation that breeds deer and finishes additional stock, along with a velveting herd based in Wendonside, Northern Southland. Some key events in our annual deer stud calendar include a multi-day AI programme, Embryo Transfer programme, EMA and CT Scanning. In addition, we sell 2-year-old breeding stags for venison and velvet with 2 sales a year: one in the North Island in December and one in South Island in January. This is a good opportunity for somebody to be involved in a longstanding deer operation using modern equipment & techniques to achieve maximum commercial production & stud breeding gains. This is role will involve stock work, maintenance, and a small amount of tractor work (mowing, fencing, and feeding out in the winter). We use modern Gallagher recording equipment to record animal liveweights and other important traits throughout the season. We need a person who works well in a team and can work unsupervised with requirement to make responsible management decisions, show good initiative, and direct other people in the workplace including contractors, be a good communicator. Personnel Requirements: • Demonstrate a passion for agriculture and working with animals • Have a willingness to learn and take pride in their work • A can do, positive team attitude and good work ethic • Have a current, valid full driver’s license • Be an effective and energetic communicator • Computer literacy for stud records • Two years farming experience an advantage (does not have to be deer experience) Sound stock skills are an important prerequisite for this role • Able to take instruction & follow through with a strong focus on quality, independently or supervised • Excellent time management skills with the ability to adapt and time recording skills • Be highly motivated and be willing to learn new skills along with using initiative • Demonstrate history of work safety and robust understanding of Health & Safety regulation within the industry • Take pride in maintaining a clean and tidy workplace, machinery, and stock yards • Demonstrate passion, enthusiasm and integrity We will offer: • Competitive wages • Support any ongoing industry related training or development • Accommodation is available. Safety and wellbeing are paramount to us, so our recruitment process involves a pre-employment medical including a drug test. You must be eligible to work in NZ (either as a New Zealand Citizen or Resident or have a valid working visa) to apply for this role. If this opportunity sounds like it's for you, we would love to hear from you. We will be screening and interview applicants during the advertising period, so apply now! Email your CV with at least two references to HR@wilkinsfarming.nz or apply online www.wilkinsfarming.co.nz

Gore, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary