11 experienced shepherd jobs found

Mangakuri Station is looking for an experienced shepherd to join the team.  A BIT ABOUT MANGAKURI STATION Mangakuri is a coastal 1,300ha, 1,000ha effective, breeding and trading operation running 8,000su consisting of Romney sheep and Angus cattle. Located at Mangakuri Beach, in Central Hawkes Bay, approximately 40 minutes from Waipawa and 50 minutes from Hastings.  The Station is owned by the Williams Charitable Trust with all profits donated to local charities and reinvested back into the Station.    THE OPPORTUNITY As the Shepherd you will assist with the day-to-day operations on the Station including stock management, animal health, general farm maintenance and decision making.  Your role will also include recording into FarmIQ and operating Halter.  The Station is focused on improving and driving production on the farm.  You will support the farm manager in maximising the farm’s performance, while developing and...

We are looking for an experienced shepherd to join our small team and work alongside the owners/managers. Highland Station is a 1000 hectare sheep and beef breeding property that boundaries Te Urewera National Park. We are looking for someone reliable and honest, who has good stockmanship and a team of 4-5 well trained dogs. The role is primarily stock work, with fencing, maintenance and general farm duties making up the balance. The successful applicant will have some sheep and beef experience and the ability to ride a horse. We can offer the right person the chance to take on more responsibilities if they can demonstrate their capabilities. The position offers a good variety of work with sheep and beef breeding, lamb fattening and ongoing maintenance on a property that comprises some easy front country and more challenging mustering on the back country. A tidy three- bedroom cottage is provided and there is plenty of hunting on the property. The location is 70kms from...

We are looking for an experienced shepherd to join our team on our coastal sheep and beef farm in Porangahau. Our 1,000 hectare farm runs breeding ewes and cows, with the majority of our stock finished on farm. The role is primarily stock work, with fencing, maintenance and general farm duties making up the balance. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and honest. They will have good stockmanship and  4 to 5 well trained dogs. The successful applicant will have some sheep and beef experience. We can offer the right person the opportunity to extend their farming knowledge and develop their skill set, with support for further training and education. This position offers a good variety of work. You will have the opportunity to learn about cropping and finishing systems as well as all aspects of sheep and cattle breeding, including animal health plans and parasite management. We have a high standard of farm infrastructure and stock handling facilities....

Experienced Shepherd Position Twizel South Canterbury   We are looking for an Experienced Shepherd to join the team at our family run High Country property, Located 40min from Twizel on the north east side of Lake Ohau   Glen Lyon is a 32,000ha extensive run breeding operation running approximately 14,000 stock units of Merino and ¼ Bred Ewes, Wethers and Hereford and Hereford/angus cross Cattle.   We are seeking an experienced shepherd to join our small team. This job will be a great opportunity for the right applicant to further their skills.   In the past 6 seasons we have had 6 experienced shepherds move on to take stock management roles. Our ideal candidate will be looking for a job that will help them develop their stockmanship and team skills, learn about implementing an animal health program, managing pasture and feed budgeting.   The Ideal candidate will have: ·       4+ years’ experience working with sheep and beef in...

EXPERIENCED SHEPHERD   A great opportunity has become available for an experienced shepherd on our 750ha sheep and beef property, located 15 minutes from Pahiatua and 40 minutes from Palmerston North.   Working alongside our Stock Manager and the farm owners, you will be involved in all aspects of the farming operation in this varied, hands on role.   About the role: ·         Stock work and mustering ·         General day to day farm duties ·         General farm maintenance ·         Tractor driving   Ideally, we are looking for someone who has : ·         Good stock handling and animal husbandry skills ·         3 – 4 well trained working dogs ·         Good farm maintenance skills ·         A positive attitude ·         Is honest and reliable   What we offer: ·         Competitive remuneration package  ·         Comfortable two bedroom cottage ·         Regular time off...

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-...

Toronui Station Partnership is a family owned and operated Sheep and Beef Business located in the renowned Tutira district of Hawke’s Bay (Approximately 1 hour from Napier and 20 mins from Lake Tutira). With a total area of 2800 hectares (2100 effective and including a long term lease) Toronui is currently running approximately 16,500 stock units, including approximately 8,000 Romney/Romdale breeding ewes and replacements and 830 Angus cows and replacements.  Lambs are finished or sold store as the season allows, with weaner steers all sold and surplus heifers carried through for an additional 12 months. The overarching business aims are to produce quality stock which is sought after in the market, while maintaining a superior asset in the land and improvements that makes this readily achievable on a sustainable basis. Being located on the Maungaharuru Range, the property varies in altitude and contour.  It is generally summer safe and winter feeding is enhanced with a...

Caberfeidh is a 5,300ha high-performing sheep and beef breeding and finishing property located in the Hakataramea Valley, with a diverse mix of hill country through to productive flats, including 370ha of pivot irrigation. The station winters approximately 35,000 stock units, running 13,500 Headwaters breeding ewes plus replacements and 700 Angus breeding cows, alongside a significant finishing operation supplying lambs into the Lumina Lamb programme and cattle into high-spec markets. Over the past five years, Caberfeidh has undergone significant development, with continued investment in housing, fencing, yards, and wider farm infrastructure. Caberfeidh Station is looking for a motivated Head Shepherd to join our team. This is a genuine step-up opportunity for someone with strong stockmanship who is ready to take on greater responsibility across livestock performance, grazing management, people leadership and day-to-day farm operations. Reporting to the Stock Manager, you will...

Oruamatua is seeking someone who is motivated, reliable and forward-thinking to join our farming business, working alongside the owners.  Oruamatua is a breeding/finishing operation in the Taihape area that runs approximately 3,600 breeding ewes, 1100 mated hoggets and 150 breeding cows plus replacements with a forage crop component across 600 effective hectares.   Due to the growth of a separate business, this role offers an excellent opportunity for a shepherd looking to step up, further develop their skills, and build towards a management role.  The Role You will work closely with the owner-operator on; All management decisions   All stock work across sheep and cattle with a high focus on stock performance All general farming work including fencing, weed management, cropping, maintenance etc What We’re Looking For Excellent communication skills, strong work ethic, attention to detail and a proactive, forward thinking attitude Self-motivated and...

730 ha   l   2,500 sheep   l   900 Cattle   Ngapeke Farm Limited is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Shepherd General to join the team on a well-established 730 effective hectare sheep and beef operation, located just 18km Southeast of Otorohanga. Running approximately 2,500 sheep and 900 cattle, including cows, heifers, and steers, this role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step up, further develop their skills, and contribute to the day-to-day running of half the farm. What You'll Be Doing General stock work across sheep and cattle Animal health treatments including drenching Dagging, weighing, and livestock monitoring Water system maintenance Fencing and general farm maintenance Weed management Working closely with management to achieve farm goals Managing and planning daily tasks across your area of responsibility What We're Looking For Minimum 1-2 years' farming experience A genuine...