Agricultural recruitment

Drover Ag’s specialist agricultural recruitment team have been involved in large corporately owned agribusiness enterprises as well as smaller family-owned operations. They know what it takes to create a successful on farm team.

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John Boote | Founder & director

Founder of Drover Ag, John Boote, is passionate about seeing young people placed or trained into good agricultural jobs.

After many years managing mixed farming and Wagyu breeding operations in Victoria and South Australia, and pastoral operations in the NT, John and his family moved to Gympie, Queensland in 2016.

In 2019, Drover Ag was formed and has expanded across Australia, in many agricultural industries.

Specialists in agricultural recruitment

John’s understanding of ag recruitment is based on 20 years’ experience working on and managing farming properties and cattle stations across four states and territories of Australia. The challenge of attracting and retaining the staff required to complete general farming tasks and make improvements was a constant source of frustration during John’s time in various management positions.

The extensive network of farmers and rural employers John has gathered allows him to connect the right worker to the right position. He also loves helping young people find their way into fulfilling agricultural careers.

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Experienced in agriculture

After many years hands-on industry experience the Drover Ag team thoroughly understand the needs of a broad range of industry clients. They apply a similar, practical approach to all their applicants in qualifying their knowledge, experience and abilities. This ensures that the right people are placed into positions best suited to their practical abilities – be it management, cattle, sheep, cropping, or skilled machine operation; in all corners of Australia.

Hear from our past clients

Don't just take our word for it. Hear from some of our repeat clients why Drover Ag is their preferred partner.

Keep up the good work guys. Impressive service on all fronts from John and have zero reservations about recommending you to anyone.

Chrys G.

Caason Group

I appreciated Olivia helping me apply for my advertised position, she was incredibly helpful and nothing was ever an issue. I can’t speak highly enough, she did an outstanding job.

Brad M.

Client

Really appreciated the honesty and frank conversations and feedback about the potential to fill our position… particularly happy with the Drovers Ag experience, gaining hugely from insights into market and advice around making our position more attractive.

William H.

Client

Superb service from start to finish – patient, knowledgeable and professional.

Nick M

Client

We wanted to thank you personally for the incredible job you did recruiting for our positions. It has taken a huge amount of pressure off the General Manager in particular.

The meticulous process of assessing both management and the candidates indicates your genuine commitment to find not only the best applicant to fill the role, but you also have the applicants best interest at heart. That professionalism is hard to find these days!

We have been asked so many times how we were able to fill the roles with such wonderful people so know we give them Drover Ag’s details and recommend you and Drover Ag with the highest endorsement.

It has been a pleasure working with you and will definitely contact you if we have any other positions to fill.

I & D Martin

EndHill Pty Ltd

We are delighted that John Boote has opened Drover Ag recruitment. He comes from the heart of the Australian rural industry and he has a natural instinct for selecting the right people for the right farm jobs.

He is great to deal with, always positive, pleasant and diligent and he calls it like it is. Best of all is the fact that he really cares that everyone is happy and ends up with the result they want.

It’s so reassuring to know that we now have an agency like Drover Ag to help us with our employment needs.

Dr David and Heather Pascoe

Oakey Veterinary Hospital and Plaintree Farms

Would definitely recommend , Have been using Johns service for years, his knowledge of the industry helps him really understand what is required. He really cares about placing the right person in the right job. He also follows up and does homework. Appreciate having him assist us always.

Matt and Rachael Adams

Client

John has been fantastic to deal with. John understands how rural business work and he has a great sense for people too. Very happy to recommend Drover Ag to any potential employers.

Sandy D

Client

John and his team provide outstanding service to their clients and candidates. The uniqueness of the agricultural industry often requires more than just skills and experience to land a job, “A good fit” between the employer and employee is also required. John and Natasha ensure candidates are placed in the best possible position and their clients have been provided the most suitable candidate. Drover Ag have set the bar high in the recruitment sector.

Dane S

Client

Drover Ag were so helpful in finding us an appropriate candidate to fill the vacancy in our workforce. They provided a personalised service in regard to both drafting our advertisement and its ongoing performance. Our advertisement was able to reach deeply into Drover Ag’s extensive networks and resulted in us being provided with many high quality candidates. We had an excellent experience with Drover Ag and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to use an Ag Recruiting agency.

Darcy

Client

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