12 shepherd general jobs found

Shepherd General – Pukeroa Station Tiraumea, Northern Wairarapa Pukeroa Station is seeking a capable and motivated Shepherd General to join our team on a fourth-generation, family-owned sheep and beef property. The farm covers approximately 1,400 effective hectares and runs 4,350 breeding ewes and 350 breeding cows across a mix of flat land, easy rolling country and steeper hill country. Alongside livestock and wool, the wider business includes mānuka honey production, native and exotic forestry, and an on-farm backpackers lodge. Seasonal workers and lodge guests create a social and varied environment, helping remove the isolation often associated with remote farming roles. Pukeroa Station is located approximately 45 minutes from Pahiatua and 20 minutes from Pongaroa, where there is an active Young Farmers club and a strong rural community. The nearest primary school is Alfredton School, with the school bus stopping approximately five minutes from the farm...

Patunga Farms is diverse 1,500ha (effective) hill country sheep and beef property situated 20min west of Taumarunui. The property winters 15,000 SU and operates a breeding and fattening system.   We are introducing Halter and plan to expand this into our breeding cows in the future. We will be looking at building a positive team culture based on communication and good systems where people enjoy coming to work. A position has become available for a Shepherd General The position would suit someone who enjoys working with dogs and has a strong interest in stockmanship, learn about pasture management and continue to grow & develop their skill set and level of responsibility. Also have the chance to learn and use Halter. You will be working alongside the Farm Owner and Senior Shepherd, playing an important role in the day-to-day operations. The successful applicant must have the key attributes: ·        Have at least 2-3 years’ experience in shepherding roles with strong...

Due to unforeseen medical circumstances, we now have a vacancy for an experienced Shepherd/General to join our team. At Spring Valley Enterprises, attitude is everything. We believe skills can be developed, but the right mindset is what sets great people apart. Spring Valley Enterprises is a progressive 2400ha (1600ha effective) sheep and beef breeding and finishing operation, running approximately 17,000 stock units across three closely located farms: Spring Valley, Maranui, and Ratanui. We run Angus cattle and Highlander sheep, selected for performance across our diverse mix of steep hill country, rolling terrain, and cultivatable flats. We pride ourselves on staying at the forefront of farming technology, utilising tools such as EID, genomic testing, Halter, Farm IQ, and Farmax. The Opportunity We are seeking a full-time Shepherd/General with at least 3–4 years’ experience and a strong range of skills across all aspects of animal husbandry, along with practical general...

Taringamotu Otamakahi Trust operates a 1,390ha sheep and beef enterprise 20 minutes northeast of Taumarunui carrying 16,500 stock units.   With a mixed stocking policy including both sheep and beef with a focus on both quality breeding and finishing, this is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the running of a diverse farming operation.   You will be working alongside the Farm Manager and two other permanent farm staff to ensure a smooth-running operation.  The position will include some additional responsibility overseeing one of the farm blocks with the support of the Manager so is a great opportunity for someone looking for a shepherd position with that “little bit extra”.   You will have: ·           The ability to work efficiently on your own and as part of the team ·           Good pasture and stock management skills ·           A strong work ethic to “get the job done” ·           Excellent communication skills and attention...

THE OPPORTUNITY 3,609ha coastal sheep & beef station with diverse terrain Be part of an exciting cadet training programme launching in 2027 Work within a progressive, well-supported farming business On farm accommodation provided This is a rare opportunity to step into a key role on a large-scale, forward-thinking station with a genuine point of difference. WHERE Moeangiangi Station is a 3,609ha coastal property located 60km north of Napier, running a commercial sheep and beef breeding and finishing operation. Owned by the Joan Fernie Charitable Trust, the station is part of a wider farming business committed to performance, innovation, and giving back to the communities it serves, with profits distributed to support charitable causes. Moeangiangi will also be home to a new cadet training programme, continuing a proud legacy of developing future leaders in the sheep and beef industry. Significant investment is...

Join a high-performing farm team with varied country, modern tech, and excellent mustering opportunities across a large-scale operation. Located 20 minutes south of Hastings, with easy access to town amenities. Strong opportunity to develop stockmanship, mustering and farm system skills. Join a progressive business that supports development and career progression. Your Future Workplace Brownrigg Agriculture is a large-scale Hawke’s Bay farming business producing premium crops, lamb, and cattle across approximately 8,000 hectares. The business is focused on production efficiency, high standards of animal husbandry, and developing its people. Its scale and farm structure create excellent opportunities for staff to take on greater responsibility and progress their careers. Puketio Station is a 1,430ha mixed farming operation combining lamb and beef finishing with high-value summer cropping. The property comprises a diverse mix of flat, rolling, and...

Waikura Limited is an established and progressive company located in the Waikura Valley, East Coast. The property is made up of five stations, Mohau, Rewetu, Waikura, Pakira and Te Kumi. All five stations are run as one farming unit, in total covering over 10,000ha with 2,800ha effective farm land and the remainder is a mixture of pine trees, manuka plantations, native bush and retired land. The stations have a mix of contour made up mostly of steep hill country and rolling hills with a small amount of flats. The farm has a focus on maintaining high quality maternal animals that do well on hill country and produce good offspring each year. Alongside the farming division Waikura Limited has a roading operation, forestry and also a Manuka oil and natural products division operating out of the Waikura Valley.   The properties have undergone significant infrastructure improvement in the last 4-5 years including 3 new sets of cattle yards, this is in conjunction with new...

SHEPHERD – ALPHA BURN STATION An exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated and capable Shepherd to join our team at Alpha Burn Station. Located 10 minutes West of  Wānaka in the heart of New Zealand’s high country, Alpha Burn Station is a family owned large-scale farming operation running Romney sheep, Hereford and Angus beef cattle, and Red deer across diverse and challenging terrain. We pride ourselves on strong stockmanship, high animal welfare standards, and a positive team culture. The Role Working alongside the Owner and Head Shepherd, you will be involved in all aspects of day-to-day station operations, including: Sheep, cattle, and deer stock work Mustering with dogs in high-country conditions Animal health and husbandry Fencing and general station maintenance Seasonal farming activities including lambing, calving, and weaning Tractor work The Successful Applicant Will Have: A genuine passion for...

Looking for your next challenge? Combine top stockmanship, horsemanship and leadership at iconic Smedley Station. Enjoy the lifestyle and community of Tikokino, Hawke’s Bay. Excellent opportunity to further develop your leadership & management skills. Join one of NZ’s leading cadet training farms with a strong industry reputation. Your Future Workplace Established through a bequest from Josiah Howard in 1919, Smedley Station was gifted to the Crown to operate as a commercial farming enterprise while providing practical farming training for young people. Today, Smedley is recognised as a leading training farm focused on developing the next generation of skilled farmers.   The station is administered by the Public Trust, with guidance from the Howard Estate Advisory Board on farming operations and the cadet training programme. Located in Tikokino, Central Hawke’s Bay, Smedley spans 5,600ha (3,400ha effective), winters approximately 30,000 stock...