Although the job is situated in an idyllic location, the successful applicant should not be afraid of hard work.
PROPERTY MANAGER - D'URVILLE ISLAND
A BIT ABOUT WAITAI STATION…
Waitai Station is an exquisite natural gem in the...
Posted by NZ Farming Jobs on Monday, April 25, 2022
The property manager would be responsible for the upkeep of the seven residential buildings and several working facilities on the Station, along with the grounds and gardens, as well as maintaining the roads, vehicles and boundary fences.
Waitai Station is remote, so embracing "a self-sufficient lifestyle" was paramount, along with being computer literate, the ad stated.
Repair and maintenance skills and a working knowledge of carpentry, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems were also required.
However, this extensive skills list did not deter most social media commentators, who were excited by the chance to operate a digger, tractor and a boat, as well as the hunting and pest control aspects of the job.
There is even a chance to job share, as the role could be split between two people by negotiation with the owner.
However, the main responsibility of the position is to steward and nurture the property as it reverts to natural bush.
Waitai Station was previously operated as a sheep and cattle trading business, and a couple of social media commentators expressed dismay about losing "a beautiful farm to scrub".
These voices were in the minority, however, with most people keen to share the job opportunity with friends and family – mainly because they planned to visit them at their new job on an island paradise.
Find out more about the role on NZ Farming Job's website.
