Ngatahuna Farm

Property overview: We are a proud multi-generational family farming business that operates on Ngatahuna (1100 ha effective) located in the Wainuioru district 25 minutes east of Masterton. The farm has a range of contour from flat/easy rolling hills through to steep hill country. We winter around 10,000 SU, made up of 4,800 breeding ewes and 250 breeding cows, alongside their replacements. Trading policies are very much seasonally dependent, we aim to finish as many of our progeny as the season allows. A large emphasis is placed on the growing out of replacement stock and all replacement heifers and 50-60% of hogget's are mated.     What is on offer: Due to our current shepherd moving on position has become available. You will be working closely with the owner and the manager to complete a variety of tasks with a split of around 70:30 stock to general work, this mix changes through the seasons also.   For this role you will need to have...