Kanehira assumed positions such as Izumo no Kami (Governor of Izumo Province) and Awaji no Kami (Governor of Awaji Province), and was advanced to Ukone no Shosho (Minor Captain of the Right Division of Inner Palace Guards) of the Jushiinojo (Junior Fourth Rank, Upper Grade).
兼平は和泉守・淡路守などを歴任し、従四位上近衛府まで昇進した。