Operations Controller Farming, Animals & Conservation Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Farm Systems & Compliance Lead

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

We're seeking a forward thinking Farm Systems & Compliance Lead to drive innovation, environmental stewardship, and operational performance.

subClassification: Farm ManagementFarm Management

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

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Operations Manager

at Dairy Trust Taranaki

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hawera, Taranaki

A senior leadership role with influence across four farms.
Exposure to leading farmers, researchers and wider industry networks.

A senior leadership role with influence across four farms.
Exposure to leading farmers, researchers and wider industry networks.

Lead great people, support strong farms, and be part of something that matters.

subClassification: Farm ManagementFarm Management

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

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Listed one day ago

Forest Operations Lead

at Nati Growth Ltd

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

Influence and contribute to the long‑term direction of Ngāti Porou forestry
Work on the coast, in our iwi owned forests.
Competitive remuneration, vehicle, comprehensive Health and Life Insurance.

Influence and contribute to the long‑term direction of Ngāti Porou forestry
Work on the coast, in our iwi owned forests.
Competitive remuneration, vehicle, comprehensive Health and Life Insurance.

An exciting opportunity to help shape the future direction of our forests and help deliver a resilient, proudly Ngāti Porou forestry legacy.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Farm Systems & Compliance Lead

at Integrated Foods Ltd

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

We're seeking a forward thinking Farm Systems & Compliance Lead to drive innovation, environmental stewardship, and operational performance.

subClassification: Farm ManagementFarm Management

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

15d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Biosecurity Field Operator

at DOWNER NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cromwell, Otago

Competitive Pay + Penal Rates!

Work outdoors across NZ's backcountry protecting native environments
Gain hands-on skills in pest control, GPS, and 4WD field operations
Training provided with strong team support while working away

Work outdoors across NZ's backcountry protecting native environments
Gain hands-on skills in pest control, GPS, and 4WD field operations
Training provided with strong team support while working away

Join Our Cromwell Team as a Biosecurity Field Operator delivering Pest Control Operations across the Lower South Island

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

9h ago

Listed one day ago

Vineyard Operator

at Hunter's Wines (NZ) Ltd.

This is a Full time job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

The role would suit trained operators, however training would be available to the right candidate. Work in a tight knit, family run, wine company.

subClassification: Winery & ViticultureWinery & Viticulture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Aquaculture Inventory Lead

at Moana New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Coromandel, Waikato

Competitive salary & benefits
Flexible on location - Coromandel or Whangaroa
Reports to Supply Chain Manager

Competitive salary & benefits
Flexible on location - Coromandel or Whangaroa
Reports to Supply Chain Manager

Unique opportunity to be at the heart of our oyster operations, supporting farm teams to lift performance & strength operational excellence.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

5d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Operations Manager

at Dairy Trust Taranaki

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hawera, Taranaki

A senior leadership role with influence across four farms.
Exposure to leading farmers, researchers and wider industry networks.

A senior leadership role with influence across four farms.
Exposure to leading farmers, researchers and wider industry networks.

Lead great people, support strong farms, and be part of something that matters.

subClassification: Farm ManagementFarm Management

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

28d ago

Listed three days ago

Assistant Dairy Farm Manager

at Grassmere Dairy Limited

This is a Full time job

Cheltenham, Manawatu

$32 – $35 per hour

Grassmere Dairy is looking for an Assistant Dairy Farm Manager to join our high-performing team.

subClassification: Farm ManagementFarm Management

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Vineyard Machinery Operator

at Man O'War Vineyards Ltd

This is a Full time job

Waiheke Island, Auckland

Join the Man O' War family. You will be responsible for day to day vineyard maintenance in one of NZs most unique and picturesque environments

subClassification: Winery & ViticultureWinery & Viticulture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

1d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Biosecurity Field Operations Leader

at DOWNER NZ

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cromwell, Otago

Competitive Pay + Overtime Opportunities

Enjoy training, development, and strong company benefits
Protect the environment while hitting safety, quality & productivity targets
Get paid to work outdoors in NZ's stunning backcountry

Enjoy training, development, and strong company benefits
Protect the environment while hitting safety, quality & productivity targets
Get paid to work outdoors in NZ's stunning backcountry

Lead in the wild-protect NZ while driving top-performing pest control teams in the South Island.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

9h ago

Listed five days ago

Biosecurity Officer II (x7 Roles Available)

at Bay of Plenty Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

7x Permanent, full time roles available - Tauranga x2, Rotorua x3, Whakatāne x2.
Competitive salary with additional paid leave over Christmas/NY.
Support the delivery of our pest plant biosecurity programmes.

7x Permanent, full time roles available - Tauranga x2, Rotorua x3, Whakatāne x2.
Competitive salary with additional paid leave over Christmas/NY.
Support the delivery of our pest plant biosecurity programmes.

Join our Biosecurity team as a Biosecurity Officer II, protecting NZ through pest plant surveillance and control while engaging with communities.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

5d ago

Listed seven days ago

Crop Farm Manager 2IC

at Fred Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Pukekohe, Auckland

Open To Salary Depending On Experience!

Stable, Growing, Well Known NZ Owned And Run Family Business
Farming And Management - Running Growing Operations And Produce
Pukekohe Based + M - F - 6:30am - 6pm, + Saturday + Career Progression!

Stable, Growing, Well Known NZ Owned And Run Family Business
Farming And Management - Running Growing Operations And Produce
Pukekohe Based + M - F - 6:30am - 6pm, + Saturday + Career Progression!

take a central role in the day-to-day running of a busy field crop growing operation. You'll be involved across the entire production cycle!

Recruited byStacey Committie

subClassification: Farm ManagementFarm Management

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

7d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Orchard Manager (Pipfruit)

at AgFirst Engineering

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

Lead a large-scale pipfruit operation in Gisborne, driving production, quality and team performance while delivering strong harvest outcomes.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

16d ago

Listed one day ago

Machine / Sprayer Operator

at Prospa Orchard Management Services

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

Want to join a great team?
Want to be part of an industry leading, innovative business?
Looking for an excellent career path and development opportunities?

Want to join a great team?
Want to be part of an industry leading, innovative business?
Looking for an excellent career path and development opportunities?

We are looking for a motivated machine operator who enjoy a hands-on role and might be looking for a career change, to join our Waikato based team.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Feedlot Operations Supervisor

at ANZCO Foods Limited

This is a Full time job

Ashburton, Canterbury

Join one of NZ’s leading exporters
Dynamic multinational company
Be part of a business that can take you places

Join one of NZ’s leading exporters
Dynamic multinational company
Be part of a business that can take you places

Join Five Star Beef in this permanent full-time Feedlot Operations Supervisor position.

subClassification: Farm ManagementFarm Management

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Dairy Success Manager

at Cowmanager

This is a Full time job

Rukuhia, Waikato(Hybrid)

Be part of an international agri-tech company driving innovation in dairy farms.
Enjoy independence, responsibility, and growth opportunities within your team.

Be part of an international agri-tech company driving innovation in dairy farms.
Enjoy independence, responsibility, and growth opportunities within your team.

Help dairy farmers in Waikato/Bay of Plenty Region thrive by supporting and training them with CowManager’s smart monitoring system.

subClassification: Farm ManagementFarm Management

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

6d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Forklift Operators - 2026 Kiwifruit Harvest Season- TE PUKE

at DMS Progrowers Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Te Puke, Bay of Plenty

Free Kai with every shift!!
Fun activities, prizes, canteen giveaways, and much more!
Join DMS and work with the nicest people in town for Harvest 2026!

Free Kai with every shift!!
Fun activities, prizes, canteen giveaways, and much more!
Join DMS and work with the nicest people in town for Harvest 2026!

We are looking for forklift operators to join our teams for the 2026 kiwifruit season at our Te Puke site.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

29d ago

Listed one day ago

Prospa Orchard Manager

at Prospa Orchard Management Services

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

Fantastic team culture and training and development opportunities
Use your orchard management skills with a leading orchard management company
Competitive salary and benefits, including company vehicle and health insurance

Fantastic team culture and training and development opportunities
Use your orchard management skills with a leading orchard management company
Competitive salary and benefits, including company vehicle and health insurance

Lead, Develop, and Grow with Prospa: Area Manager opportunity based in the Waikato Prospa - Growing Orchards, Growing Careers, Growing Futures

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Plant Supervisor

at Ngāi Tahu

This is a Full time job

Bluff, Southland

Supervise daily live seafood processing operations and shift activities
Lead, support, and develop kaimahi on the plant floor
Ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality processing outcomes

Supervise daily live seafood processing operations and shift activities
Lead, support, and develop kaimahi on the plant floor
Ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality processing outcomes

Hands-on Plant Supervisor role overseeing live seafood operations, leading kaimahi, and ensuring safe, compliant, high-quality outcomes.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Area Manager x2

at DairyNZ

This is a Full time job

Lincoln, Canterbury

Vibrant culture + strong organisational values + supportive environment
Work that makes a difference + strong purpose + values-led culture
Development opportunities + great benefits

Vibrant culture + strong organisational values + supportive environment
Work that makes a difference + strong purpose + values-led culture
Development opportunities + great benefits

Provide technical leadership and expertise in farm systems and play a critical part in maintaining a strong presence with dairy farming communities

subClassification: Agronomy & Farm ServicesAgronomy & Farm Services

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Operations Manager - Alexander Farming Genetics Ltd

at Rural Directions

This is a Full time job

Matamata, Waikato

Exposure to top-tier farming systems.
Leadership growth within a structured business.
Benefit from an excellent central Waikato location.

Exposure to top-tier farming systems.
Leadership growth within a structured business.
Benefit from an excellent central Waikato location.

An outstanding opportunity to lead within a modern, top-performing farming business committed to growth and excellence.

Recruited byKelly Harkness

subClassification: Farm ManagementFarm Management

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

7d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Ag Drone Pilot

at Kelly Commercial Drone Solutions

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Martinborough, Wellington

$53,333 – $80,000 per year

Work with cutting-edge Ag drone technology at the forefront of the industry
Competitive pay with opportunities to grow into senior/operator roles
Varied outdoor work across farms and terrain – no two days the same

Work with cutting-edge Ag drone technology at the forefront of the industry
Competitive pay with opportunities to grow into senior/operator roles
Varied outdoor work across farms and terrain – no two days the same

Operate cutting-edge Ag spray drones across NZ farms. Outdoor work, great pay, real career growth. Training provided for the right person.

subClassification: Agronomy & Farm ServicesAgronomy & Farm Services

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

29d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Bio-Security Ranger - Couple

at Asset Recruitment Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Waikato

Competitive salary package for both roles

Implementing and supporting the island’s biosecurity plan
Fully furnished accommodation and utilities provided
to Live and work in one of NZ’s most unique island environments

Implementing and supporting the island’s biosecurity plan
Fully furnished accommodation and utilities provided
to Live and work in one of NZ’s most unique island environments

Exciting opportunity for a couple to join the team on Ahuahu - Great Mercury Island, located off the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

15h ago

Listed six days ago

Farm Product and Services Co-ordinator

at South Wairarapa Veterinary Services Ltd

This is a Full time job

Carterton, Wellington(Hybrid)

Be the trusted face of SWVets on farm, building relationships, supporting clients, and ensuring they always have what they need.

subClassification: Veterinary Services & Animal WelfareVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

6d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Loader Driver - Gisborne

at Ballance Agri-Nutrients

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Gisborne, Gisborne

Outdoor aircraft loading role working with pilots across locations
Learning and development opportunities with strong career pathways
Free Medical, Life and Trauma Insurance

Outdoor aircraft loading role working with pilots across locations
Learning and development opportunities with strong career pathways
Free Medical, Life and Trauma Insurance

Work with pilots loading aircraft, travel between jobs, and enjoy outdoor, varied locations as a Super Air Loader Driver.

subClassification: Agronomy & Farm ServicesAgronomy & Farm Services

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

12d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Product Assessor

at Zespri International Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Seasonal fixed term roles: 6 months from April/May until end of October
Conduct quality assessments, audits & compliance checks across the season
Full NZ licence, pass eyesight test, flexible hours & able to stand long periods

Seasonal fixed term roles: 6 months from April/May until end of October
Conduct quality assessments, audits & compliance checks across the season
Full NZ licence, pass eyesight test, flexible hours & able to stand long periods

Seasonal Product Assessors needed Apr/May-Oct to complete quality assessments, audits and compliance checks on a rotating roster (incl. weekends).

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

20d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Assistant Orchard Manager - Apples

at Craigmore Horticulture

This is a Full time job

Patutahi, Gisborne

Hands-on leadership role in a premium apple orchard
Vehicle, phone, competitive pay & relocation support
Career growth with a leading NZ-owned agribusiness

Hands-on leadership role in a premium apple orchard
Vehicle, phone, competitive pay & relocation support
Career growth with a leading NZ-owned agribusiness

Grow world-class apples with Craigmore in Gisborne! Lead teams, drive orchard performance, enjoy great perks, career growth & relocation support!

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

19d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Land Manager Northern

at Manuka Health

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki(Hybrid)

Competitive Remuneration and Benefits
Autonomous, field‑based role with real impact across the North Island
Opportunities for professional growth and development

Competitive Remuneration and Benefits
Autonomous, field‑based role with real impact across the North Island
Opportunities for professional growth and development

We are seeking a Land Manager to join our Apiculture team based in either Taranaki or Waikato – with regular travel to be expected.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

9h ago

Listed one day ago

Hatchery Operations Supervisor - Tentburn

at New Zealand King Salmon

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Southbridge, Canterbury

Work for an iconic New Zealand Aquaculture company
Permanent, full time
Great team environment

Work for an iconic New Zealand Aquaculture company
Permanent, full time
Great team environment

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Tentburn team as Hatchery Operations Supervisor.

subClassification: Fishing & AquacultureFishing & Aquaculture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

1d ago

Listed eight days ago

QCONZ Auditor

at QCONZ

This is a Full time job

Te Aroha, Waikato(Hybrid)

$58,000 – $60,000 per year

Launch your agriculture career as a Farm Auditor with full training, autonomy, and on‑farm work across your region.

subClassification: Agronomy & Farm ServicesAgronomy & Farm Services

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

8d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Container Nursery Technician

at Kaingaroa Tipu

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

Health and wellbeing package
One week of 'gifted leave' after one year of service
Kiwisaver matched up to 5%

Health and wellbeing package
One week of 'gifted leave' after one year of service
Kiwisaver matched up to 5%

Be a key part of our Container Nursery team, helping grow, monitor, and quality-check large-scale containerised crops

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

15d ago

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