·         Located in Putorino, Northern Hawke’s Bay

·         Largescale coastal breeding property.

·         Be part of a strong rural community.

Your Future Workplace

Waitaha Station is a large 1502ha coastal hill country property located north of Napier in Hawke’s Bay. The farm runs approximately 5000 MA breeding ewes and 400 Angus breeding cows across varied terrain and is well regarded for producing strong livestock performance year on year. It’s a hands-on farming operation where pride is taken in good stockmanship, well-kept infrastructure, and doing the basics well.

Your Role

This hands-on General Shepherd role suits someone who enjoys both stock work and general farm duties, with an even split between the two. Working alongside the Station Manager and casual staff, you’ll support day-to-day farm operations and help maintain a productive, well-run property.

Responsibilities include general farm work such as fencing (R&M), water systems, tractor work, weed and pest control, and routine maintenance. You’ll also record stock information, follow health and safety procedures, and work effectively within a small team. Stock work includes mustering, yard work, drafting, weighing, and stock movements, along with supporting feed allocation, stock rotations, and pasture management.

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

• 2-3 years’ experience and 4+ working dogs under good command.
• An interest in all aspects of farming – proven stock handling skills, pasture management and competency in maintenance tasks.
• Experience on hill country and an understanding of health & safety (when riding side by sides, the appointee will have good judgement to know when to get off and walk around the steeper country).
• Accurate recording and reporting skills.
• A positive work ethic and attitude, with strong communication skills.

To read more about the position please visit – https://bit.ly/4bsrUyB

Why You’ll Love this Job

• Work within an inclusive farming environment, where there is the chance to further your skills and progress your knowledge. 
• The role offers some ownership over your tasks, working independently at times.
• Opportunity to work on a largescale breeding operation, that has established infrastructure.
• Winter mustering on offer will enable you to use a horse and to fine tune your dog skills.
• Meat will be provided at the discretion of the owners.
• There are 2 accommodation options available.
• Waitaha Station is just 12km from the close-knit rural community of Putorino, centrally located between Napier and Wairoa, with a highly regarded local primary school, community facilities, and fishing in the nearby Waikare River.

Hit APPLY, check https://bit.ly/4bsrUyB for more info or call Rural Directions on 06 871 0450.

Applications close Monday 6th April 2026

Only job seekers who have NZ working rights will be eligible for this role.