Ohorea is a sheep and beef station of approx. 3,500 hectares (effective), with a good mix of country ranging from steep harder hills to productive volcanic flats. Ohorea is approximately 15 minutes south of Raetihi on State Highway 4.
Ohorea is one of nine farms owned by Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation and neighbours four other incorporation properties. Ohorea carries 15,000 Romney ewes and up to 1,000 angus cows. Hoggets and yearling heifers are mated. Young trade stock is generally transferred to other farms within the group at weaning.
About the Role
We are looking for a competent stock manager to come onboard. You'll report to an experienced farm manager who is keen to help you develop. You'll help plan staff work, stock rotations, and be responsible for getting key jobs done well. The current team is made up of 2 shepherds, 1 General and 1 scrubcutter/tractor general with casual staff employed seasonally to help share the workload.
We are looking for:
* Strong work ethic, good stock sense with a competent team of working dogs.
* Good organisation skills and communication.
* Leads by example and helps brings others on
* Wants to help push Ohorea’s production and performance further.
* Experience with FarmIQ, Trutest/Datamars Pro is desirable.
* A strong commitment to health and safety and personal responsibility.
* Hands-on and willing to pitch in with R&M and maintenance when stock work is quieter.
What We Offer
* Competitive remuneration package
* Good infrastructure and systems
* Supportive on-farm team
* Opportunities to grow within the wider Incorporation
* Access to local rugby and dog trial clubs
* Warm and tidy house
* Excellent recreational activities in the wider Ruapehu area
Applications
All applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and must hold New Zealand residency or a valid NZ work visa.
For further information about the role, please contact Rex Martin Farm Manager, on 027 499 5188.
Please send your CV and cover letter to: recruitment@atihau.com
Don’t delay as we will interview suitable candidates as they come in.