4 Rivers Farming Company Ltd.
Dunedin, New Zealand
4 Rivers Farming is 8800ha muti-farm business operating in the greater Dunedin area. We farm cross breed sheep and angus cattle, wintering up to 40,000su. Due to our Head Shepherd moving on after 3 years and a staff member stepping into this role, we require an experienced shepherd to join us on our 3 adjoining properties based at Waikouaiti.
River Farm, Kiatoa and the Blucher cover 8100ha of hill country, and run predominantly breeding stock made up of 14,000 Romney ewes, 1100 Angus cows plus replacements. You would be joining a tight knit team of 6 and while the role will mainly be stock work, at times you will turn your hand to general farm duties such as fencing and feeding out etc. What you will provide
Minimum of 2 years experience
3-4 dogs under good command
Have pride in their work and surroundings
Ability to work alone or within a team
Experience working with large mobs
Desire to have a successful career in agriculture
Good sense of humor...