REALM Jobs Radar
Discover rewarding farming and station roles in New Zealand's stunning landscapes, known for its diverse agriculture and vibrant rural communities.
New Zealand's rural and agricultural sector is a cornerstone of its economy, offering a variety of roles from dairy farming in the Waikato to sheep stations in the South Island. With its unique climate and geography, jobs can range from high-country farming to arable operations, each season bringing new challenges and opportunities.
This page is for those looking to immerse themselves in the vibrant agricultural landscape of New Zealand. Whether you're an experienced farmer or just starting out, you'll find a range of roles that suit your skills and aspirations. Don’t forget to filter your search or set up alerts to stay updated on the latest job opportunities!
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Dunbar Farming Company <p><span>We are looking for an experienced shepherd to join our team on our coastal sheep and beef farm in Porangahau.</span></p> <p><span>Our 1,000 hectare farm runs breeding ewes and cows, with the majority of our stock finished on farm. The role is…
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J Acton-Adams T/A Onepunga Farm <p>1800ha sheep/beef breeding hill and high country property of 7000su. 50 mins from Chch, 20km inland from Amberley. Job starts Sep 21st onwards part way through lambing. </p> <p> </p> <p>Do you have ambition but can also thrive…
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Kyeburn Downs 2012 Ltd <p><span>General Farm Worker – Maniototo</span></p> <p><span>We are growing our team and are looking for a capable and motivated General Farm Worker to join our team on our 2,400ha sheep and beef property at Kyeburn in the Maniototo.</span></p>…
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Mount Hay Station Lilybank Road, Tekapo, New Zealand Go Tekapo <p>Go Tekapo is looking for a practical, capable and outdoors-minded person to join our team in Lake Tekapo in a full-time tourism and operations role.</p> <p>Based across Mt Hay Station and Balmoral Station, the…
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Mackenzie District, Canterbury, New Zealand Glen Lyon Ltd, Huxley Gorge Ltd <p><span>Experienced Shepherd Position</span></p> <p><span>Twizel South Canterbury </span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>We are looking for an Experienced Shepherd to join the team at our family…
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Glen Dene Station <div> <p></p> <h1><span>About Glen Dene</span><span></span></h1> <p><span>Glen Dene is a 6000 Ha property situated on the shores of Lake Hawea in Central Otago. The property runs Sheep, Beef and Deer along with offering one of the country’s premier hunting…
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Rural Directions <p><b><span>A fantastic opportunity for a couple to join a well-established farming operation, with two varied roles, on-farm living and a supportive team.</span></b><span></span></p> <p><span>· </span><span>Located in the rural Moawhango district, with Taihape…
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Walker Stock Co <p><span>Walker Stock Co contract manages APG’s Tarras properties. We are seeking an exceptional Stock Manager to join our leadership team. </span><span><br /><br />This is an opportunity to lead people, influence the future of a progressive farming business and…
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Hakataramea Valley, New Zealand Hakataramea Station <p>If you enjoy variety and like being involved in all aspects of a farming operation, this could be the role for you.</p> <p>Hakataramea Station is a progressive 4,000ha mixed farming operation located in the beautiful…
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Lone Star Farms Ltd <p>Caberfeidh is a 5,300ha high-performing sheep and beef breeding and finishing property located in the Hakataramea Valley, with a diverse mix of hill country through to productive flats, including 370ha of pivot irrigation. The station winters…
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Mangahuia <p><b><span>EXPERIENCED SHEPHERD</span></b></p> <p><span> </span><span>A great opportunity has become available for an experienced shepherd on our 750ha sheep and beef property, located 15 minutes from Pahiatua and 40 minutes from Palmerston North.</span></p>…
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Durham QLD, Australia Cooper Creek Pastoral Company <p> Nappa Merrie Station - South West Queensland</p> <p> Cooper Creek Pastoral Company operates a remote agricultural property in South-West Queensland and is looking for an experienced and versatile Station Cook to join the…
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Rural Directions <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;"><span>Located halfway between Rotorua and Whakatane on the shores of Lake Rotoma.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;"><span>Work with quality Hereford genetics & contribute to a renowned annual bull…
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Rural Directions <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;"><span>Located at Rangitaiki, 25 minutes south of Taupo, with easy access to the town.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;"><span>Career progression within a supportive and inclusive team.</span></li> <li…
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Rural Directions <ul> <li><span>Enjoy the lifestyle and community of Tikokino, Hawke’s Bay.</span></li> <li><span>Help train and mentor the next generation of New Zealand farmers.</span></li> <li><span>Work in a business with strong systems and well-established…
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Hybrid South Coast Contracting Ltd <p><b><span>South Coast Contracting Ltd</span></b><span></span></p> <p><span>South Coast Contracting Ltd is looking for a reliable and motivated <b>Sprayer Operator</b> to join our growing team. This position will start off as a fixed term…
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745 Whangara Road, Makorori, New Zealand Turihaua Station Ltd <p>Turihaua Station is seeking a motivated and proactive Junior Shepherd to join our progressive Angus Stud and commercial operation.</p> <p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2–3 years of shepherding…
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Rakaia, New Zealand W & HMJ Thomson <p>We are a family owned farm looking for an experienced Arable assistant to assist with production of cereals and small seeds. </p> <p>Located 10 minutes west of Rakaia township, on 275ha fully irrigated land. We have modern equipment…
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Taupō, New Zealand No8HR <p><strong><span>Waipapa Station | Taupō | 3,000 ha</span></strong></p> <p><span>Waipapa Group Ltd is a progressive Māori agribusiness managing more than 7,000 hectares across sheep and beef, dairy, dairy grazing, and forestry operations North-West of…
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171 Rothery Road, Te Ākau, New Zealand Appenzell Farms <p><b><span>General Maintenance – Development: </span></b></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><b><span>Farm Position:</span></b></p> <p><span>We are seeking a skilled, proactive positive individual to maintain and improve the…
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1309 Kahutara Road, Kahutara, New Zealand Band of Brothers <p>An exciting opportunity has become available within a large family-owned Wairarapa business which<br />offers diversity and scale.<br />Wairio is a 1300ha sheep and beef farm located 15mins from Featherston and<br…
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2050 State Highway 30, Rotoiti Forest, New Zealand Tautara Matawhaura Maori Trust <p><span>Tautara Matawhaura Māori Lands Trust is seeking an experienced <b>Fencer General</b> to join our progressive dry stock farming operation 30mins from Rotorua. This is a full-time position…
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Primary Growth Partners Limited <p>This is a hands-on role on a busy family farm 20 minutes from Timaru, running outdoor, free-farmed pigs, sheep and trading beef. <b>It's real farming — outdoors, physical, and in all weathers. </b>It won't suit everyone, and we're not…
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Kelly Commercial Drone Solutions <p>We’re looking for a motivated and reliable<span> </span><strong>Agricultural Drone Pilot</strong><span> </span>to join our team. <br /><br />Based in Martinborough, this is a hands-on role operating spray drones in a range of environments,…
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Kelly Commercial Drone Solutions <p>We’re looking for a motivated and reliable<span> </span><strong>Agricultural Drone Pilot</strong><span> </span>to join our team. <br /><br />Based in Martinborough, this is a hands-on role operating spray drones in a range of environments,…
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Ranfurly, New Zealand NZP Farming Limited <p><span>NZ Pastures is a long-term investor in the New Zealand agriculture sector with interests in sheep, beef and forestry assets across Central Otago and Southland. Having owned Hills Creek and Pennyweight stations for several years…
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Greenaway Farms <p><strong>Pukeokahu Station is located 30 minutes east of Taihape in the Pukeokahu District.</strong></p> <p><strong>A position has come available for a Shepherd. Working with the Manager to run the 976 hectares. Property carries 10,000 su with a sheep and beef…
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Te Puni Partnership <p>Te Puni Partnership is a family-owned sheep and beef farming business operating across three properties in the Mackenzie District, just 20 minutes from Fairlie. Our farming operation spans a mix of hill country, rolling land and a flat finishing block,…
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Toronui Station Partnership <p><span>Toronui Station Partnership is a family owned and operated Sheep and Beef Business located in the renowned Tutira district of Hawke’s Bay (Approximately 1 hour from Napier and 20 mins from Lake Tutira).</span></p> <p><span>With a total area…
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1095 Methven Chertsey Road, Lauriston, New Zealand Sim Farms 2017 Limited <p><b><span>Location:</span></b><span><br /></span></p> <p><span>Mid Canterbury – Lauriston (between Methven and Ashburton)<br /><br /><br /></span><b><span>About Us:<br /></span></b><span></span></p>…
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Beckenham Hills Limited <p><b><span>Head Shepherd – Beckenham Hills Ltd - <span style="text-decoration:underline;">See Poster below for full details...</span> </span></b></p> <p><b><span>LEAD. GROW. MAKE AN IMPACT. </span></b></p> <p><strong>Our current head shepherd is…
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Wai-iti Lands Ltd <p><span>Wai-iti Lands is a 870ha effective family operated sheep and beef property in the Alfredton community. Currently we winter 5,000 mixed age ewes, 1500 hoggets and 250 breeding cows. Most lambs are sold store over summer, all weaners sold on…
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Orton, Temuka Moffitt Dairy <p>We are looking to fill two TRACTOR DRIVER<span> </span>positions.</p> <p>These roles will be based in South Canterbury from our main yard in Orton, near Temuka.</p> <p>The successful candidates will work within a small team as part of the larger…
Where these roles come from
Every New Zealand role on REALM is curated from these 10 sources — niche ag boards, recruitment agencies, regional platforms, dairy/livestock specialists, government programs and big-employer career sites. We link directly to each source; we never republish their descriptions or images.
Dairy
Farm Source Jobs
Fonterra's Farm Source platform hosts New Zealand's largest dedicated on-farm job board, spanning dairy, sheep-beef, and mixed-farming roles nationwide.
General ag
Farmers Weekly Jobs (FW Jobs)
The jobs board of New Zealand's Farmers Weekly newspaper, listing sheep-beef, deer, cropping, and rural trade roles across all regions.
Dairy
GoDairy Jobs
DairyNZ's GoDairy initiative aggregates hundreds of farm assistant and seasonal dairy positions, linking directly to the Farm Source Jobs board.
Station / high country
Rural Directions
Specialist rural recruitment agency founded in 2005, placing shepherds, station managers, and sheep-beef farm staff across high-country and hill-country New Zealand.
General ag
NZ Farming Jobs
Independent New Zealand and global farming job board connecting employers and candidates across sheep-beef, deer, cropping, and dairy enterprises.
Recruitment agency
AgStaff NZ
One of New Zealand's oldest agricultural placement agencies, placing farm workers, herd managers, tractor drivers, and seasonal staff across Canterbury, Otago, and beyond.
Harvest / seasonal
PickNZ Job Board
Horticulture New Zealand's free job board for the fruit, vegetable, and wine industries, featuring harvest, pruning, and packhouse roles across all main growing regions.
Agribusiness (corporate)
AgRecruit
Executive search and recruitment specialist with 15+ years in NZ agribusiness, placing senior professionals across agriculture, animal health, crop protection, and science.
Equine
NZ Thoroughbred Industry Careers (LOVERACING.NZ)
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing's official careers hub, listing stud hand, trainer, track manager, jockey, and breeding roles within the NZ thoroughbred industry.
Government program
Pāmu (Landcorp) Careers
Careers page for Pāmu, one of New Zealand's largest state-owned farming organisations, with roles spanning dairy, sheep-beef, forestry, and agritech across Aotearoa.
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