• Located in a welcoming rural community in Central Hawkes Bay.
• Supportive owners offering mentorship, skill development, and career growth.
• Flexible accommodation options to suit your personal situation.

Your Future Workplace

Mt Herbert Farms is a family-owned farming operation in Central Hawke’s Bay, located just south of Waipukurau. The business spans 1,350 hectares across three blocks and carries 12,000-13,000 stock units, running a high-performing sheep breeding and finishing system alongside bull finishing and trading to support the dairy industry.

The farm features well-developed infrastructure, diverse terrain from rolling to hill country, and utilises modern technology such as AgriWeb and Halter. The team environment is supportive, with opportunities to grow skills and take on increased responsibility, particularly in the technical aspects of the operation.              

Your Role

As the Experienced Shepherd, you will work closely with the farm owner as part of a small, supportive team. The role requires strong stockmanship and mustering ability. Attention to detail is also essential, particularly for animal health, performance monitoring, and stock management. Over time, you may be given responsibility for a designated area of the farm.

There are strong opportunities for development, including training in systems such as Halter and AgriWeb, along with exposure to pasture management and the full cropping cycle. The farm operates with clear planning, regular communication, and a well-structured team environment. If you have extensive farming experience and are ready to take the next step in your career, this farming business will provide plenty of opportunities for upskilling and progression.

What You’ll Bring:

• Excellent stockmanship skills, with a well-controlled team of 3-4 working dogs.
• An understanding of pasture management.
• Willingness to learn and take on responsibility.
• Strong communication skills.              
• Ability to work autonomously or in team.
• Computer literate, keen to learn technical side.

To read more about the position and farm layout please visit – https://bit.ly/3PYVKDs

Why You’ll Love This Job

• Supportive owners who are committed to developing staff, providing strong mentorship and opportunities to grow skills and take on greater responsibility.
• Work within a positive, inclusive farm culture that values its people.
• Exposure to a modern, large-scale mixed farming operation with excellent infrastructure, systems, and industry relationships.
• Opportunity to further develop practical skills, including stock work and dog handling.
• Convenient location, just 10 minutes from Waipukurau.
• Accommodation options are available and will depend on your personal situation. You can choose between a three-bedroom house or shared single accommodation.
• Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with quality sports facilities, an active Young Farmers Club, and a welcoming local community.

Hit APPLY, check https://bit.ly/3PYVKDs for more info, or call Rural Directions on 06 871 0450.

Applications close Sunday 19th April 2026, however, applications will be reviewed as they are received

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

This employer is not accredited.