Job Details
Category: 2IC / Stock Manager
Location: Manawatu - Whanganui
Rural Directions
2IC / Stock Manager - Weber
Reference: #949359
A BIT ABOUT PINE GROVE…
Pine Grove is a privately owned sheep and beef property, situated in the strong farming district of Ti Tree Point, Weber, just 30 minutes east of Dannevirke. The property comprises 1400ha effective of medium-to-medium steep hill country. The original property has been in the Riddell family for more than 100 years and two neighbouring blocks have recently been purchased providing additional scale, accommodation, and facilities to the farming operation.
Pine Grove are looking for a current Stock Manager/ Block Manager / 2IC, or someone ready to step up into this position, to join their team.
THE OPPORTUNITY…
The owners are committed to finding the right person for this role and are open to discussions around titles and responsibilities. For the sake of this advertising, the role will be referred to as a 2IC.
This is a newly created hands-on role with a focus to maintain and improve the already high performing business. The 2IC will be responsible for the planning and management of all day-to-day activities. There will be a variety in your work with stock working taking priority and repairs and maintenance to be done in any down time.
There is an opportunity for continued growth within the business by way of further responsibility, contribution to stocking policies and farm development; any new ideas would be welcomed. For the right person Farm Management would be considered.
A BIT ABOUT YOU…
The successful applicant for this role will be a hardworking individual who is willing to understand and contribute to the farm policies. To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Excellent understanding of the fundamentals of farming.
- Strong understanding of feed quality and supply/demand.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
- A team of 4-6 working dogs under good control.
- Accurate record keeping and reporting skills – Cloud Farmer is utilised on farm.
- General Skills – fencing, handpiece
Included in a generous remuneration package is a beautiful, warm five-bedroom home, with two living areas, swimming pool and well-established gardens available on farm.
The location of the property provides recreational opportunities with ample hunting on farm and Herbertville beach is just 20 minutes away. The local community is a very active and welcoming with Weber School being the hub of this strong rural community.
Our clients are moving quick with this role so if you are keen to learn from a progressive owner operator and further develop your farming career, get your application in today!
FURTHER INFORMATION:
To view a Job Information pack and APPLY please visit https://bit.ly/3BJcbus (if the link doesn’t work please copy it into your web browser) or give the Rural Directions team a call on 06 871 0450 for a confidential chat (Ref# 949359).
Applications close Sunday 21st August 2022
Only job seekers who have full NZ working rights will be eligible for this role.
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Date Posted: 2022-08-05
