Stockman position | Taupiri Holdings Limited

Farmers Weekly; Raglan; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local farming business located near Raglan is seeking a Stockman to support day-to-day operations on a 1300 ha coastal cattle fattening farm. Responsibilities include grazing management, animal health monitoring, and operating various farm machinery. The role requires physical fitness, the ability to work with dogs, and some prior experience is an advantage. A farmhouse is available as part of the position. Email applications to the provided email with a cover letter outlining experience.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and self-motivated.
• At least some prior experience is an advantage.
• Must have a full driver's licence and eventually a gun licence.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the day-to-day running of a cattle farm.
• Manage grazing and maintain water systems.
• Perform yard work including loading and unloading trucks.

Skills

Grazing management

Weed control

Fencing skills

Animal health monitoring

Motorbike and tractor operation

Ability to work with dogs

Tools

Tractors

Chainsaws

Side-by-side vehicles

Job description

Stockman position | Taupiri Holdings Limited

Category: Sheep and Beef
Location: Waikato
Farm: 1300 ha coastal cattle fattening farm on the west coast south of Raglan; part of a wider diverse farming business.

We are looking for a self‑motivated reliable person to join our team. The successful applicant will be involved in the day‑to‑day running of an intensive dry stock operation. The applicant must be physically fit, able to meet the demands of the position, have an interest and enthusiasm to up‑skill where necessary (some experience an advantage) and be willing to work with dogs.

• Work safely, follow instructions, and work independently
• Grazing management in an intensive system
• Weed control
• Fencing skills, polywire and repairs and maintenance
• Water system repairs and maintenance
• Good eye for animal health
• Yard work, drenching, weighing, loading and unloading trucks
• Competency with motorbikes, side‑by‑side, tractors, chainsaw and willingness to learn
• A full driver’s licence and gun licence ultimately required

Working dogs will be required. A three‑bedroom farmhouse is available. Salary package commensurate with experience. School bus route and 30 minutes to Raglan town.

Please email application to [e-mail] with a cover letter stating your experience and interests, please include a recent employer’s contact details.

Date Posted: 2026-04-07