Job Details

Category: Sheep and Beef
Location: Canterbury

Fairfield Farms

Farm Manager/Senior Stockperson | Fairfield Farms

Fairfield Farms has an exciting management role available within our Beef Finishing operation. We require a block manager for the day to day running of our 200 ha property near Burnham and just minutes from Rolleston, Canterbury.

The successful applicant will manage the day to day running of the farming operation and will communicate closely with the livestock manager.

Job description
We seek a highly skilled and motivated person that is passionate about the red meat industry and will run this beef finishing unit at the highest level. Monitoring live-weight production and proactively manage pasture for the best possible outcome, finishing beef cattle to their full potential fast and efficiently.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have:

• Attention to detail and take pride in completing tasks to a high standard
• A can-do attitude
• Initiative and the ability to operate independently
• Good knowledge of pasture management and feed budgeting skills
• The ability to multi-task and adapt to ever-changing priorities
• Good stock and animal husbandry skills
• Own two to three working dogs under good command
• General farm maintenance skills
• Some irrigation knowledge
• Basic computer skills and record keeping
• Able to manage a small team of staff

Addition information

In return we can offer:

• A challenging but rewarding work environment
• Opportunity for individual growth
• Competitive starting remuneration rates depending on experience
• Plus on Farm housing available if required

Ready to start?
Applicants will need to be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand. If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, please apply via email including a cover letter and copy of your CV to mike.carter@fairfieldfarms.co.nz or alternately contact Mike Carter on 027 353 7315

Date Posted: 2026-03-17