15 experienced shepherd jobs found

One of our valued staff members is on the move, which leaves an opening for an Experienced Shepherd. If being part of running a 25,000su breeding Station which is part of a dynamic, high performing farm business appeals to you, consider this role with us. Located next to the Taieri Gorge inland Dunedin, Barewood is a 6,420 ha (5300 ha effective) breeding property with a trading component wintering 15,000 Headwater ewes, 4600 Hoggets and 200 breeding cows. For this position you will need: • 3-4 years experience working as a Shepherd • Competent team of working dogs • Excellent work ethic • Self-motivation and a willingness to learn • A willingness to embrace new technology What We Offer • Competitive remuneration based on experience with over-time • Modern 3-bedroom house • Excellent infrastructure • Local Rugby and Dog trial clubs • Local schooling and playgroup • Well maintained vehicles and machinery Take the next step in your farming journey...

Patoka Station is a 1200ha intensive sheep and beef breeding and finishing property, running Romney sheep and Angus cattle, located 30 minutes from Taradale in Hawke's Bay. We are committed to producing top quality stock and maintaining high standards of animal welfare, while providing a safe and supportive work environment for our staff. Currently we are seeking a motivated, experienced shepherd to join our team. This position would suit someone who has: The ability and desire to take on more responsibility, with a view to a Stock Management role in time. Initiative, dependability and a positive attitude to all work. Excellent stockmanship, organisational skills and attention to detail. Commitment to high standards of quality, safety and animal well-being. Good communication skills and problem solving are a must. A reliable team of 3-4 working dogs. Accurate record keeping skills and use of Cloud Farmer. A current and full NZ driver's license. We can...

Experienced shepherd Drysdale is 2500 ha of medium to steep hill country 25km west of Hunterville run in conjunction with 400 ha finishing block at Halcombe. We run a very simple stock system targeting high performance sheep with clear cut stock performance targets and a dry stock beef operation purchasing 2yo Steers and finishing them as 3yo. Stock are mostly set stocked so there is minimal weekend work and no supplementary feeding. Work is a 50/50 split of horse and bike.   The successful applicant will require. 2+ years’ experience A good team of 4-6 good dogs under good command. Horse experience would be an advantage, also training can be supplied. A good attitude, sense of humour. In return we will supply. A fun and positive work environment, great team to work with. We make sure to celebrate our successes and take time to get off farm as a team.   Competitive renumeration package.  Paid overtime.  A warm, 2-...

Where: Situated at the beginning of the Catlins - Spring Park Farm offers opportunity and lifestyle. This family-owned business is 10 minutes from Balclutha, with a rural primary school close by and Kaka Point Beach at your doorstep. This is a well-developed farm with excellent infrastructure, fencing systems and farm tracks. What: We are looking for a Stock Manager but would also consider an experienced Shepherd looking to take the next step up to a management role. Our family run farm operates 5000 stock units, sheep and beef - breeding and finishing. Who: Our ideal candidate will demonstrate: A good understanding of livestock management and stockmanship Have 2-3 working dogs under good control  High standards of animal health and welfare Experience with stock handling, drafting, weighing and shifting  Capacity to work independently but would enjoy support from our family (which includes cheeky teenagers) and contractors when needed Physically fit and...

                        JOB DESCRIPTION    Full time | Sheep & Beef Stock Manager       WHERE   Paerangi is a 425ha family-owned farm located 30 minutes north of Hamilton City. With 70 years of family history, the property has well-developed infrastructure, fencing systems, and farm tracks. The locality is ideal for partners wanting to work in or around Hamilton, with a primary school just 12 minutes away and the nearest secondary school a 20-minute drive.     The farm winters 1,200 high-producing ewes, retaining ewe lamb replacements and fattening surplus lambs. The cattle policy centres on the purchase of weaner Friesian bulls and whiteface weaner steers, which are sold approximately 12 months later, on the store market.   Significant areas of the farm have been retired from grazing to regenerate native bush, with annual poplar and willow planting to maintain land stability. Paerangi maintains a strong ethic of sustainable farming and...

Junior / Intermediate Shepherd — Rangiatea Farm Mt Somers, Mid Canterbury Rangiatea Farm is seeking a motivated Junior to Intermediate Shepherd to join our team in Mt Somers, Mid Canterbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to grow their skills and build a long-term career within a progressive sheep and beef farming business. This role offers genuine hands-on learning across a wide range of sheep and beef operations, with increasing responsibility available over time for the right person. About Rangiatea Farm Rangiatea Farm is an 1100-hectare hill country and developed flats property running approximately 10,000 stock units. Our operation includes: A commercial Perendale flock Several sheep studs, including: Perendale Cheviot Beltex Angus cattle breeding and finishing All stock finished on farm and with a long-term grazing partnership in Ashburton, alongside additional cattle purchased for winter fattening You will work alongside...

General Shepherd – Glynn Wye Station (Rooney Farms) Glynn Wye Station is a large-scale, high-country farming operation owned by Rooney Farms, spanning over 26,000 hectares across the iconic Lewis Pass corridor, just 25 minutes from Hanmer Springs. The property combines productive flats with expansive hill and high-country, offering genuine variety and challenge in your day-to-day work. This station is a breeding and finishing property that operates a diverse sheep beef and deer system, with all replacements bred and reared on farm. Glynn Wye operates as a fully self-sufficient unit, carrying out all cultivation, silage, drilling, and land development in-house - giving staff exposure to a wide range of farming systems and skills. We’re looking for a General Shepherd to join a team of six full-time staff, working alongside a supportive and experienced manager in a tight-knit, down-to-earth team that values good humour, mutual respect, and getting the job done...

We are seeking a capable and motivated shepherd to join our team on a large-scale sheep and beef farming operation in the Gisborne region. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in challenging hill country, takes pride in good stockmanship, and values being part of a reliable, hardworking team. A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently are essential. About the Farm:  The farm spans approximately 1,200 hectares of steep Gisborne hill country. The operation runs a sheep and beef breeding and finishing system, with the majority of stock finished on-farm. The property is well-established, efficiently run, and focused on producing quality stock while maintaining high standards of animal welfare and land stewardship. What we are looking for:  We are looking for someone who brings both skill and the right attitude to the role, including: Minimum 2 years’ shepherding experience Four well-trained, broken-in...

Senior Shepherd General Location: Woodlands - Morton Mains, Southland Anquilla Park Farms is a diverse and progressive farming business. We are currently running two operations, 370ha at our home block in Woodlands and 1000ha at our current Lease block near Clinton. Our home block consists of 2,000 Wairere Romney breeding ewes that go to a terminal ram, 1450 Hoggets, 100 1yr bulls, 200 2yr bulls and rear 500 brought-in calves during spring. Our lease block consists of 4,500 Wairere Romney breeding ewes that go to a maternal ram, 140 beef breeding cows, and 120 rising 2yr old beef bulls. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Shepherd General to join our sheep and beef farming operation based near Woodlands, Southland. Someone who is committed to life-long learning and who gets real satisfaction from seeing their team overcome challenges in innovative and collaborative ways. You will be involved in a wide range of day-to-day farm duties, including General sheep...

·         Located in Putorino, Northern Hawke’s Bay ·         Largescale coastal breeding property. ·         B e 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),...

We are looking for a motivated Shepherd to join our Puketio Farm. Puketio is part of Brownrigg Agriculture’s 5,500ha livestock platform. The 1,170ha farm finishes lambs, bulls and runs Angus breeding cows on the steeper hill country. The role offers the chance to be part of a small, motivated team of four but have support from the wider business around you offering genuine progression opportunities. Key responsibilities will include: Stock work across lamb, bulls, and breeding cows Shifting and grazing management across varied country Animal health treatments and monitoring performance Supporting pasture and forage management General farm maintenance Reporting to the Farm Manager of Puketio, this hands-on role is suited to someone with a couple of years’ practical farming experience who is confident working both independently and as part of a team. You’ll be supported by a Farm Manager who is committed to helping you continue to grow and develop. Ideally, you...

Located in Hawke’s Bay, 20 minutes from Hastings. Work on a modern, large-scale finishing operation with excellent infrastructure. Exposure to wider Brownrigg Agriculture operations and opportunities to contribute ideas. WHERE Brownrigg Agriculture is a privately owned, large-scale Hawke’s Bay farming business operating across 8,000 hectares, producing premium export crops (squash, onions and maize grain) alongside intensive lamb and cattle finishing. Specialising in winter/spring lamb trading, the business finishes 100–130,000 lambs annually, supported by a flexible bull beef programme and Angus breeding cows. Organised into five farm units, Brownrigg operates under a strong ‘One Business’ model, using shared resources and a centralised support team to drive efficiency, high animal welfare standards and continuous people development through its “Be Better, Every Day” strategy.   With an effective grazing area of 1,150ha, the Poukawa Farm is a...

NSK Farming ltd is a family business which operates a large scale sheep, beef and cropping property of 4700ha. At present we run 9500 ewes and 850 cows with replacements and generally finish all progeny. The farm is located at Cattle Creek in the Hakataramea Valley which is  30 mins from Kurow and just over an hour away from Oamaru and Tekapo. We are close to lakes, rivers, ski fields and a well supported popular rugby club. The job involves working along side our stock manager and another shepherd. The successful applicant will require the following attributes; Be comfortable around large numbers of stock Be able to communicate well with others Be able to carry out general duties unsupervised We offer: Lots of stock work Own ute Good accommodation Good sheep & cattle yards Further training with outside providers References will be required. Remuneration based on experience Email or call Nat on  0274 959896

Ngatarua Station is a strong Taihape hill country breeding farm consisting of 1400ha made up of an excellent balance of contour using a grass based system with no winter crops. Our existing  block manager is heading south after 7 years in the business. In that time we have made a transition to a shedding sheep base maternal flock whilst running a large terminal operation on 600ha which he oversaw. The total business runs approximately 9000 sheep alongside 450 breeding cows plus replacements. We incorporate a flexible cattle trading aspect which will see us trade approximately 400 heifers this season. We are looking for a self motivated, competent person who: - Is passionate about stock and farming - Has a team of capable dogs and/or is keen to continually improve them. Excellent horse work available. - Is a good communicator and excited about being a valued team member - Happy to work alone or with other staff and willing to learn from feedback and experiences - Has...

🌱 About Us Fairfield is a 500Ha family-owned farm situated just 20 minutes from Gisborne. The property features well-developed infrastructure, quality fencing systems, and excellent farm tracks. We are a diversified agricultural business including: Stock fattening and finishing Cropping Citrus production We winter between 4,000–5,000 trade lambs and approximately 110 steers (increasing to 210 over summer). The location is ideal for families: School bus at the gate Local primary school and Kindergarten just 5 minutes down the road Easy commute for partners working in or around Gisborne The perfect job if you enjoy variety — no two days are the same here. Our quieter period is over summer, offering a great opportunity to enjoy holidays. 🐑 Your Role This is a hands-on position responsible for the day-to-day running of the sheep and beef side of the business, as well as Repairs and maintenance and...