Drystock Farm Manager -- Whangamata

$60,000 - $80,000 yearly

Job Description

THE FARM

430 ha ( 330 effective)

Rolling to steeper with 20 ha suitable for silage

Includes 90 ha farmed as a separate block for owners organic young dairy stock

THE OPPORTUNITY

To manage pasture and grow 200 dairy heifers, 300 beef cattle and a team of bulls

To independently attend to farm maintenance

To develop a shared vision with the owner team to take the farm to its potential within a 2 year work programme

This is a newly created position. Current owner/ manager is retiring

ABOUT YOU

With sound and honest character you'll be competent and able as sole charge on a hill block

  • Proven stock sense
  • Proven pasture management and feed budgetting skills
  • Experience with fencing and water infrastructure
  • Commitment and first class attitude to Health and Safety
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Current full license, clean police record
  • One or two genuine working dogs
  • NZ citizenship

THE BENEFITS

Whangamata is a beautiful location. Town, beach, fishing, schooling 5 minutes away

Coromandel ranges backdrop, tidal estuary river on the front boundary

Our salary will be competetive and reflect relevant experience

Tidy sunny two bedroom house available on farm

Good support 

Farm Size (ha)

430

Peak Herd Size (cows)

450 all ages

Typical On-farm Staff

1

Position Start Date

20/09/2026

Accommodation available

1 cottage

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

45-55

Roster

By negotiation

Remuneration paid by

Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)