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Herd Manager

Greenstone Enterprises·Christchurch, Canterbury·NZ$71,500 - NZ$92,000

Job details

Pay: NZ$71,500 - NZ$92,000
Job type: Full-time
Location type: Onsite
Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Full job description

Greenstone Enterprises is growing and adding a Herd Manager to our Christchurch operation.

About Greenstone Enterprises

Greenstone Enterprises is a family-owned farming and horticulture business based in Christchurch. Founded in 2019, we run 3 locations in Canterbury and employ a tight team that values doing the work well over scale.

About the role

You will lead a crew in the orchard, vineyard or on the tractor: assigning daily tasks, checking quality, keeping machinery maintained and reporting progress to the manager. You will look after crew safety and help train new starters each season.

What you will bring

Two plus years in horticulture, viticulture or arable farming with some crew leadership. GrowSafe and chemical handling certificates an asset. Comfortable operating and maintaining modern equipment. A calm, organised communicator who keeps a crew moving.

Apply today and we will be in touch. You must hold the right to work in New Zealand at offer stage.

Required Qualifications

  • Three plus years in New Zealand farming or horticulture
  • Primary ITO Level 3 or 4 qualification or equivalent experience
  • GrowSafe or chemical handling certification an asset
  • Strong pasture, stock or crop management knowledge

Benefits

  • Clear pathway to farm or orchard manager
  • Performance bonus tied to production targets
  • KiwiSaver employer contributions
  • Salary plus accommodation or housing allowance

Posted on September 9, 2026

Expires on March 8, 2027

Job ID: 46d9178e-4421-4f72-be1a-671da583fe9a