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We are looking for a young enthusiastic shepherd to join us and assist us in running our property.  You would be working along side our stock manager undertaking a wide variety of farm tasks. Mainly stock work but assisting in farm maintenance and tractor driving as required. We are a 10000 stock unit sheep, beef and dairy heifer grazing property in western southland. We run 5000 ewes and 700 cattle aiming to finish our progeny on farm.  We have modern tidy machinery and aim to take pride in our farm and stock. We are looking for someone with 2-3 years of experience in the sheep and beef industry that would be competent in working as part of team or be able to work unsupervised.  The applicant must have 2-3 working dogs. Accommodation would be shared in modern 2 bedroom cottage. If you have a keen attitude and willingness to upskill yourself  in the sheep and beef industry give us a shout.  John Broughton on 0273273689 or Paul Stirling on...

We are seeking an Experienced Shepherd General to run the daily operations of our breeding block on the southern coast of Porangahau. Arataura Station is 1200 hectare  (1020 eff ) combined with our 340 hectare finishing block in Waipukurau.                We are looking for a motivated , honest person that enjoys working as a team .                                                                                                                                                                             ...

We are seeking an experienced shepherd general to assist with the running of our sheep and beef farm. The farm is located in Eastern Southland. We run 4250 breeding ewes and 100 trading cattle on 557ha of rolling improved pasture. We are seeking an honest, reliable employee who has some previous experience working with sheep and beef. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, be able to work unsupervised and have good communication skills. Preference will be given to someone with a full driver’s licence and a working team of dogs. Applicants must have New Zealand working rights. There is no accommodation on farm. However, we are just 15 minutes from Gore and 10 minutes from Mataura. We will offer a competitive rate based on experience. Please send your CV and two references to humphriesfarm2018@gmail.com or contact Jared if you have any questions on 027 208 9456.

Clarke & Megan Horrell run this family-owned business, in Waikaia, Northern Southland. The operation is on 720hectares of predominantly flat land and includes 5500 Romney, Coop, Texel breeding ewes, 1800 hoggets, finishing 85% of lambs & breeding own replacements, trading beef cattle and wintering dairy cows. It’s a hands-on operation where pride is taken in good stockmanship, well kept infrastructure, and doing the basics well. Our focus is on strong production and profitability while maintaining a practical, sustainable and consistent work environment to achieve a well-balanced lifestyle. Duties will include, but are not limited to the following : Moving stock, shifting breaks, setting up grazing paddocks and general stock observation. General yard work All seasonal farm work including shearing, lambing, tailing etc Stock movement within the farm and on the road Fencing, maintaining water pipes and troughs. Tractor work, cultivation...