Experienced Shepherd

$55,000 - $75,000 yearly
  • Band of Brothers
  • Jan 13, 2026

Job Description

Do you enjoy working with quality stock? An exciting opportunity has become available on a 2100ha hill country sheep & beef farm, this roll is 95% stock work, wintering 15,000 su. Valdor is a semi-intensive breeder/finisher property, located 20 mins north Masterton.

We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced shepherd that has a minimum of 2-3 years experience in sheep and beef to work alongside the farm owner, head shepherd, and fencer-general. There is real potential for growth within this role as this farm is part of a larger family business comprising of 80,000 su.

The successful applicant requires the following:

·       Good level of stockmanship with 3-4 working dogs

·       Strong communications skills, motivated, organized and good time management.

·       Must be honest and reliable and work well by yourself or within a team

-       Must keep a tidy house

The shepherd role comes with a competitive remuneration package based on experience including a tidy 3-bedroom home.

Applicants must be a NZ resident and have a full drivers licence

Please send C.V and references to Corey McFadzean at: corey.mcfadzean.nz@gmail.com

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