Job Details
Category: Sheep and Beef
Location: Ashburton
Fairfield Farms
Farm Supervisor / Senior Stockperson | Fairfield Farms
Join one of Mid Canterbury’s progressive Livestock farming businesses!
Fairfield Farms is seeking an experienced Senior Stockperson/Farm supervisor to lead one of our large-scale lamb finishing operations.
About Fairfield Farms
Based just 10 minutes north of Ashburton, Fairfield Farms is a progressive farming business
operating:
- 3000ha across four properties
- Two mixed arable farms
- Over 25,000 store lambs finished annually
- Two dedicated beef finishing units
- Modern farming systems with opportunities to grow your career
This is a genuine leadership opportunity overseeing the finishing of 12,000-15,000 lambs annually, managing feed, animal health and performance to maximize growth and meet market targets. You will work alongside an experienced livestock manager while leading staff, making day-to-day decisions and contributing to both livestock and cropping operations.
We are looking for someone who:
- Enjoys leading people by example
- Has strong stockman ship and attention to detail
- Can work independently and make sound decisions
- Take pride in presenting a tidy, well-run farm
- Wants to continue developing their farming career
- Understands the importance of safe work practices and animal welfare
- Knowledge of irrigation management
What we offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Modern equipment and well-maintained facilities
- Supportive management team
- Opportunity to progress within a growing farming business
- Variety across livestock, irrigation and cropping
- On-farm accommodation is available if required
- Primary and secondary schools only minutes away
If you are looking for your next challenge and want to join a progressive farming business where your skills and initiative will be valued, we would love to hear from you. Please apply now via email to mike.carter@fairfieldfarms.co.nz including a Cover letter and a copy of your CV.
Applications close on Monday, 10 August 2026.
Date Posted: 2026-07-23
