Stock Manager - Tourere Station Ltd

Located in Flemington, Central Hawkes Bay

• Be part of a modern finishing operation with excellent systems.
• Professional development in a supportive, family-owned environment.

WHERE

This family-owned Central Hawke's Bay property, just 16 minutes from Waipukurau, operates an intensive finishing system across 1,000 hectares, including 750 hectares of easy rolling country. Well-established systems and strong infrastructure, including 5-way drafters and conveyor systems, support efficient stock movement and processing.

Technology plays a key role, with Farmax, mobile apps, and spreadsheets used to manage stock health, weights, and rotations. Gallagher halters have recently been introduced, with 120 in use and plans to expand to 400 by spring. The farm finishes around 25,000 lambs and 800 bulls each season.

WHAT

As the Stock Manager you will be fully responsible for the day-to-day organisation and management of the stock on farm. With proven well-established systems in place, the operation runs smoothly and efficiently when followed. You will bring a good understanding of measuring and monitoring of stock along with a solid level of technical knowledge.

The key responsibilities include:

• Stock Management.
• Grazing Management.
• Fences/water.
• Planning & delivery (organising casuals/crutching trailer).
• Have strong communication (verbal and written).
• Staff Management.

To read more about the farm layout/business structure please visit - https://bit.ly/3LdBZX6

WHO

Our client is looking for a Stock Manager with good knowledge of finishing systems and a keen interest in technology. The below are also key to success in this role:

• Excellent stock person, good eye for stock.
• Good pasture management.
• Strong team of 5 working dogs.
• Be well planned and organised, but able to be flexible.
• Have strong communication verbal and written.

• Modern, well-run operation with strong relationships across contractors and suppliers.
• Large-scale finishing operation with excellent infrastructure, providing exposure to big mustering, scale, and genuine ownership of tasks.
• A mixed land unit farming system offering variety in day-to-day work.
• Supportive and inclusive team environment with scope to develop skills and build knowledge.
• The mustering on offer will enable you to fine tune your dog skills.
• The farm is fully laned and at each woolshed there is a 5-way drafting system.
• Healthy homes certified tidy 4-bedroom home, with lovely modern kitchen, heat pump and fire.

• To apply for this role, please hit the APPLY button
• For further information on this role please visit https://bit.ly/3LdBZX6
• For a confidential chat give the Rural Directions team a call on 06 871 0450

Only job seekers who have NZ working rights will be eligible for this role.