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Motukawa – Plimmer & Co Farms Sheep & beef station – 2,000ha | 17,000su Motukawa Station is seeking a reliable and hardworking shepherd to join our team, located just 15 minutes from Taihape on the Napier–Taihape Road. This is a full-time, permanent position suited to someone who is a team player, takes pride in their stock work and wants to be part of a supportive, family-owned farming business.   THE ROLE   Your day-to-day duties will include:   Mustering and handling stock General stock work and stock movements Animal health treatments and routine animal husbandry Riding a farm bike, with the option to work from horseback if desired General farm maintenance Working alongside the wider team to maintain high standards across the station   ABOUT YOU To be successful in this role, you will have: Minimum of 2 years’ shepherding experience A good team of well-trained working dogs A...

Keinton Combe is a 780ha Sheep and Beef operation located 10 minutes from Waiau or 1hr 50 minutes North of Christchurch. The hill country property currently runs 3000 Romney Breeding ewes as well as 800 Hoggets and 150 Angus/Hereford cows. Aiming to finish 2000 of the works lambs annually. We also trade cattle and aim to winter 8500su.  We are looking for a motivated young person with a good attitude, who is wanting to progress in the agricultural industry. Ideally you will:  Be honest, reliable, have a positive attitude and a sense of humour. Be able to work alone and in a team. Have one or more years’ experience. Have at least one huntaway and one heading dog under good command. Have an interest in training your dogs. Be able to communicate and report to the farm manager. Be able to record farm information on Resolution and work to on-farm health and safety standards. Have a NZ Drivers license. Be a NZ resident....

An intermediate/ head shepherd general position has become available on our 700ha property in Omakau. Our farm offers a great working environment, a wide range of jobs, plenty of opportunity to learn new skills and the potential to move into a stock manger roll. This is a full-time position, starting the beginning of October 2026. We are a family owned and operated farm. We farm ewes, finish lambs and beef cattle, graze   young dairy stock and have over 300ha of arable. The property is well maintained with pivot and Kline irrigation, halter, state of the art cattle yards and sheep facilities, near new tractors, side by side, quad bikes and modern implements. Omakau and the surrounding areas offer access to great outdoor activities including lakes, hunting, fishing, four wheel driving, a variety of local sports clubs, biking and walking trails.   The successful applicant will - *   have two working dogs under good command *   have the ability to work...

We’re looking for a reliable and practical General Farm Worker to join our sheep, beef and cropping operation in South Canterbury. This is a varied, full-time role suited to someone with 2–3 years’ farming experience. Duties include: • Sheep and cattle work • Tractor and machinery operation • Cropping, cultivation and drilling • Irrigation operation and maintenance • Fencing, repairs and general maintenance • Feeding out and stock water maintenance The successful applicant will be confident working with stock and machinery, able to work independently, reliable and willing to get stuck in. A full NZ driver licence is required. NZ Residents Only. Full-time permanent position. Accommodation is available. Remuneration will be based on experience. To apply, please send your CV to Jamescromie@ymail.com  outlining your experience and availability or call James on 0273563430