Shepherd General

Mt Erin Station is a 1,200 ha property wintering 7,600 stock units located near Havelock North, Hawkes Bay. The station is predominantly hard hill country with 60 ha of irrigated flats, running 2,600 perendale ewes plus replacements, 250 angus cows plus replacements and 420 trade cattle. The property is undergoing a large amount of development to increase its productive capability. 

Mt Erin Station is looking for a shepherd general who will support the manager in the day to day running of the farm. Experience is preferable but we are willing to take on someone who will work hard with less experience. A broad range of work is done on the property and is a good opportunity for someone looking to upskill.

The role includes:

• Stockwork 

• Repairs and maintenance

• Shearing and crutching 

• Weed control 

We are looking for someone who is:

• Hard working, fit and motivated to accomplish day to day tasks

• Team of dogs under good control (4-5) that can muster hard hill country 

• Able to work well independently and in a team setting 

• Reliable and honest

• Possesses good communication skills

We offer:

• Remuneration to suit experience

• On farm accommodation (single bedroom cottage with a heat pump)

• Power and internet allowance

• Farm meat

• Close proximity to Havelock North and other associated amenities in the Hawkes Bay

If you think you could be a good fit, please email your CV and a brief cover letter to Alec at mounterinstation@gmail.com. Please include a minimum of two references. 

Applications close 25 April 2026 and will be reviewed as they are received. 

To talk further about this role, please ring Alec Wills (Station Manager) on 021 500 577 or send through an email.