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Apatu Farms is a leading Māori agribusiness recognised for scale, performance, and operational excellence across Hawke’s Bay. We are focused on performance, people and continuous improvement. Our Plantation Dairy is a large, high-performing operation milking up to 1,800 cows through a 60-bale rotary, supported by a strong on-site team and modern, well-maintained infrastructure. About the role: We are looking for a senior machinery operator to take full ownership of all machinery-related operations on-farm. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will lead one other operator and be responsible for the standard, organisation, and discipline of all machinery work. This will suit someone who: Takes real pride in how their work area looks and operates Prefers things planned, structured and done properly  Enjoys variety in their work Leads by example and sets high standards every day Has strong communication skills Key Responsibilities: Full...

Dry Stock M aintenance/General farm hand Are you passionate about farming and looking for the next step in your career? Join a progressive, people-focused farming business with strong values, excellent infrastructure, and opportunities to grow your farming career. About Us We are committed to being one of New Zealand’s leading dairy farming businesses, creating futures and development opportunities for our people. The Role Located just 15km from Mossburn, Windley Lands Ltd is a large-scale farming operation across 1,000 hectares of flat, rolling, and some steeper terrain with some of the most beautiful views in the region and is right on the doorstep to all of the outstanding recreational activities that Fiordland and Southland has to offer. Windley Lands Ltd is seeking a motivated and reliable Dry Stock Assistant to join our team, and to play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the farm that runs a diverse range of stock and high stock numbers...

We are looking for an experienced , practical and capable Individual to manage our dairy support blocks. One block situated 3km from Methven 150 Ha, the other block in Staveley 200 Ha The Methven block is irrigated with centre pivot irrigation. The run off blocks support our 685 Ha dairy farms at the base of Mount Hutt. We are looking for someone who is passionate about looking after and caring for stock and will treat the place like their own. We are a progressive business with a focus on staff development.  The role involves managing dairy young stock year round ( 600 R1’s and 600 R2’s ) at the Staveley block and wintering approx 800 cows in the winter months at the Methven block. Halter collars on cows.  Tractor work will involve fertiliser spreading with modern tractor and spreader using  topcon and GPS steering, mowing , cultivations and drilling ( air seeder), mixer wagon, sucker tanker, and heavy rolling  across all farms. Other work may include digger and grader blade...

Tractor Operator & Farm Maintenance – Haupiri Dairy Farms & Runoff (West Coast, South Island) Position Overview We’re looking for a reliable, practical, and experienced operator to join our Haupiri dairy farming team. This role covers tractor operation, general farm maintenance, and support across both the dairy farms and runoff. You’ll be hands‑on with day‑to‑day operations including feeding out, cultivation, fertiliser application, spraying, and pasture/ crop establishment. Key Responsibilities Tractor & Machinery Operation Feeding out silage, baleage, and other supplementary feeds. Operating tractors, diggers, and farm equipment safely and efficiently. Cultivation work including ripping, discing, harrowing, rolling, and seedbed preparation. Sowing grass and crop paddocks using drills and spreaders. Fertiliser spreading (solid and liquid) across dairy platforms and runoff. Spraying weeds and crops...

Machine operator  such as tractors, feed out equipment, fencing gear.  Relief milk when required. Carry on maintenance etc. Must be drug and Vape/ smoke free. No pets.