Sheep & Beef Station job in Waipawa, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Job Title: Sheep & Beef Station Worker

Company: Rangitapu Station

Location: Central Hawke's Bay, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Job Type: Full-time

Duration: Permanent

About Us:

Rangitapu Station is a renowned 1100ha Sheep & Beef Station located at 283 Clareinch Road, Waipawa, nestled in the heart of Central Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Our beautiful location is just a short 10-minute drive from local beaches, known for excellent fishing and diving, and a 20-minute drive to the nearest shops. Our station boasts diverse terrain, including 175ha of flats with 110ha under irrigation, 450ha of workable rolling land, and 470ha of steep hills, offering a wide range of experiences for your working dogs.

Our primary livestock focus is on trade lambs, with an annual goal of processing 15,000 lambs, primarily for Atkins Ranch, a supplier to "Whole Foods" in the USA. Additionally, our lamb pelts are sold to UGG for slippers. We maintain a breeding flock of 1800 "Kelso" Ewes that consistently scan above 180%, along with 650 mated hoggets. We annually purchase approximately 400 weaner steers and manage 115 MA Breeding Cows.

We are dedicated to modern farming practices and utilize cutting-edge technology such as a permanent conveyor belt and a "Te Pari" auto 5-way drafter. We collaborate with professional shearing contractors during busy periods for crutching lambs and employ crutching trailers for ewes when needed.

About the Role:

As a Sheep & Beef Station Worker at Rangitapu Station, you will play a pivotal role in our day-to-day operations, working closely with our experienced team. Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating stock rotations.
• Implementing our Animal Health plan.
• Recording and reporting on feed covers and animal condition to management.
• Maximizing stock health and performance while ensuring optimal pasture management.
• Weighing and condition scoring livestock and making adjustments to achieve KPIs.
• Maintaining records of stock weights, movements, and tallies, and reporting to management.
• Organizing and managing the team during the Manager's absence, and liaising with suppliers and customers.
• Participating in monthly consultant meetings for modeling and forward planning, utilizing tools like Farmax and FarmIQ. Training will be provided if necessary.
• Managing a team of reliable working dogs (4 dogs).

Accommodation:

We offer a comfortable, recently renovated, fully insulated 3-bedroom home with a new kitchen. Heating options include a fireplace and a heat pump with a house heat transfer system. Additionally, there is a recently constructed lockable double garage with an office/sleepout featuring an ensuite. Our newly built, fully insulated dog kennels are designed to ensure the well-being of your working dog team, providing Black Hawk biscuits and meat. We also cover appropriate dog animal health and insurance for your working dog team.

Salary Package:

• Competitive Base Salary
• House provided
• Communication: Cellphone plan and Internet covered by the farm
• Meat: Actual and reasonable amounts
• Firewood

For further insights into the farm and our culture, feel free to reach out to our outgoing 2IC, Stacey Giddens, who has advanced into a local Farm Manager's role at 027 369 0144.

Contact Information:

For inquiries and further information about the role, please contact Tom Aitken at (027) 2857378.

Application Details:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please use the following link: Apply online.

Join the Rangitapu Station team and be a part of a dynamic and forward-thinking Sheep & Beef Station operation in the heart of Central Hawke's Bay. We look forward to welcoming you to our dedicated team and picturesque location. Apply today!