7 jobs found in New Zealand

We are currently seeking a motivated head shepherd to join our team at Otairi Station.  Otairi is a 3300ha steep hill country sheep and beef breeding property located 15 minutes from Hunterville and 1hr from Palmerston North and Wanganui. The station runs 15000 Kelso breeding ewes with 4000 replacements and winters 450 ma cows plus a steer trading operation over summer.  This role would ideally be suited for an experienced shepherd that is looking for their next step in their career and is ready to take on more responsibilities.  The successful applicant will ideally have the following attributes: A well trained team of dogs Experience with horse work (90% stock work done from horseback) Strong communication skills. A strong work ethic and ability to lead from the front in all aspects of shepherding. Leadership skills Good sense of humour and enjoy being part of a big team. A tidy three bedroom home is available as part of the remuneration package which...

Due to a change in staff structure, we are looking for a high end Stock Manager to join the team at Brookwood Station. This is a newly created role.  Brookwood is a flat to medium hill contoured 1255Ha sheep and beef breeding/finishing property located at Takapau in Central Hawkes Bay. Policies on Brookwood include: 230 cow Angus stud with an annual on-farm bull sale; 1300 breeding ewes; finishing 800-1000 cattle annually; finishing 5-10,000 lambs annually; 300 dairy heifer grazers; 60-100Ha barley, 60Ha peas, 12Ha maize, 50-100Ha brassicas, 45Ha plantain Reporting to the farm owner, you will be responsible for managing stock and pasture performance. You will need to be regarded as a very good stockperson with experience in feed budgeting and record keeping. It is important the appointee has high standards with the ability to effectively implement management policies and plans . You will need to have a minimum of 3 years drystock/sheep & beef farm...

Taumata Moana Station  Taumata Moana Station, has a vacancy for an experienced shepherd to join our team on our 3300ha sheep and beef breeding coastal hill country station 75kms west of Te Kuiti.  The successful applicant will require - At least 4 year experience - A strong work ethic - 4-5 working dogs under good command - A can do attitude - Ability to keep good records - good communication skills - be clean tidy and have pride in your work - able to work by yourself and as part of a team - be able to work in a work safe environment  The successful applicant we’ll have a comfortable 3-4 bedroom home  available and a remuneration package to suit experience. Local primary schools nearby  The successful applicant maybe required to undergo drug and alcohol test  applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa Contact Brent Gowler 0272202161

A position for a shepherd has become available on Waitangi Station, a 20,000ha high country station on the shores of Lake Aviemore, 25km from Kurow in the Waitaki Valley. It runs 14,000 Merino sheep and has 250 Hereford breeding cows. Recently introduced is pivot irrigation which all cattle are finished on. Accommodation is a shared 3 bedroom house with wifi and the internet being available. Meals are provided Monday to Friday and any weekends that working is required ie. lamb marking weaning and shearing. We have a very strong rugby community along with many other sports and activities including hunting, fishing, boating, dog trialing and Young Farmers clubs in and around Kurow. The Shepherd would require : 1.Good communication skills, with a willingness to learn 2.Be motivated and tidy 3.Have a team of reliable dogs 4.Good stock management skills and be able to work alone and with others 5.Current drivers licence  6.New Zealand residency or a valid New...

Sheep, beef and deer property located 20 minutes south of Hanmer Springs, North Canterbury. 1800ha property with 12,000su breeding and finishing all progeny. The property consists of steep hill country, rolling downs and irrigated flats. This position is for a shepherd general who will need at least 2 competent working dogs and have stock experience. The day to day tasks involve stock shifting, animal health and general farm maintenance. Fencing skills would be an advantage. Applicants must be honest, reliable, self motivated and have a good work ethic. You will need good communications skills and be able to work in a team environment or alone. Warm 2 bedroom sunny cottage provided on farm. Great local community with all amenities close in Hanmer Springs and Culverden. CV and two phone referees required. Call Matthew on 021828315 or email m.trotters@hotmail.com.

Seeking a full time or part time dry stock and sheep manager in the Feilding area. There are two properties, one is 200Ha effective and used for raising dairy heifer replacements and beef, and the other is 220Ha effective and used predominately for sheep with some beef. Ideally we would have someone full-time based on-farm and managing both properties. Key responsibilities for this position will include: - Excellent communication skills, record keeping and work ethic. - Honesty, reliability and punctuality. - Have own working dogs, under good command. - Ability to work independently. - Understand pasture management, livestock and animal health. - Tractor driving (we harvest a large amount of silage/balage/hay) - Ability to carry out all aspects of general farm maintenance including fencing and water supply, and be able to do capital development works. Offering a competitive salary and accommodation. This opportunity is great for someone looking to take...