🐑 EXPERIENCED SHEPHERD WANTED – Papahaua Station (Raetihi)🐑

Our current shepherd has done his time and is moving on to his next adventure, opening up a spot for an experienced Shepherd to join the team at Papahaua Station.

Papahaua is a breeding station stretching from the Parapara Road (SH4) to the Whanganui River — one of the stations within the Ātihau Whanganui Incorporation.

It's 6,300 ha (2,000 ha effective) of good, hard country running 500 Angus cows and 7,500 Romney/Perendale ewes, with young stock transferred to other farms in the group at weaning.

There's a big push on developing country and lifting production — offering plenty of good dog work across a solid mix of terrain.

This position will suit someone with a strong interest in livestock and stockmanship who enjoys working as part of a team in a large-scale farming operation.

 To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A competent team of working dogs under good control.
• Confidence and capability on a horse in harder country.
• A strong work ethic and good stock sense.
• A positive attitude and willingness to help with all aspects of the farm, including R&M (repairs and maintenance) when stock work is quieter.

 What We Offer:
✅ Competitive remuneration package
✅ Good infrastructure and systems
✅ Supportive on-farm team
✅ Opportunities to grow within the wider Incorporation
✅ Access to local rugby and dog trial clubs
✅ Warm and tidy cottage
✅ Excellent recreational activities in the wider Ruapehu area

Applications:

All applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and must hold NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

For further information, contact Justin Booth, Farm Manager, on 027 645 8275 or Ned George, Head Shepherd on 027 664 9946

We will be interviewing as we go; so get your applications in.

Please send your CV and cover letter to: courtney@atihau.com