Job Details

Category: Sheep and Beef
Location: Auckland

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2IC/Stock Manager | Waytemore Farms Ltd

• Located on the southern Auckland city boundary.

• Be part of an award-winning farm.

• Opportunity to work on a largescale mixed farming operation.

WHERE
Waytemore Farms Limited is a 1,455ha family-owned farming enterprise on Auckland’s southern boundary, uniting three properties into a well-resourced, efficiently run operation. Two adjoining farms support a dairy platform and a sheep and beef unit, with a nearby 277ha block operating as a second dairy farm.

Running 2,100 Romney ewes, 720 beef cattle, and 860 dairy cows plus replacements, the business has transitioned to a largely closed, integrated system where the dairy and beef enterprises support each other.

Waytemore Farms balances profitability with environmental stewardship, actively enhancing native forests, wetlands, and waterways. Their commitment to sustainability earned the 2022 NZ Farm Environment Trust Regional Supreme Award, reflecting continuous improvement across both farm performance and environmental outcome.

 

WHAT
As 2IC/Stock Manager, you will work alongside the Farm Business Manager to run Waytemore Farms’ 949ha sheep and cattle operation. You will manage replacement ewe hoggets, oversee finishing and store stock, and work with a diverse cattle program – rearing Friesian bulls, finishing Hereford-cross cattle, and growing out dairy heifers to in-calf R2s before they return to the milking herd.

This is a key role for someone with proven stockmanship and a passion for running efficient, productive livestock systems.
To read more about the position please visit – https://bit.ly/3IWcFmP

 

WHO
Our client requires a 2IC/Stock Manager who has excellent work ethic, uses their initiative, and can work autonomously as well as part of a team. The below are also key to success in this role:

• Experienced in identifying animal health issues and administering appropriate treatments.
• High level of stockmanship with 3 - 4 working dogs.
• Machinery operating experience such as tractor/digger driving.
• Understanding of and experience with NAIT.
• Ability to maintain accurate stock records and tallies.
• Good understanding of pasture and feed management.
• Clear communication skills – both written and verbal.

WHY

• A well‐presented, three‐bedroom home that is Healthy Homes compliant, complete with a heat pump and a basement/garage. The property overlooks the beef side of the farming operation.
• Waytemore Farms is home to the Papakura dog trial club and will be holding the Waikato centre champs in 2026.
• The use of modern technologies and systems within the business.
• As NZ Farm Environment Trust Regional Supreme Winners in 2022 the appointee will be part of an award-winning farm.
• Closely located to Auckland and surrounding communities with excellent schooling options.

TO APPLY PLEASE VISIT WWW.RURALDIRECTIONS.CO.NZ/JOBS

Applications close Sunday 24th August 2025, unless filled prior. APPLY TODAY!

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

Date Posted: 2025-08-04