6 station hand shepherd jobs found

We have an exciting opportunity for a Shepherd/General to join our team at Kereru Station located in the beautiful Kereru District, 30 minutes west of Hastings. Kereru Station is a 2,400 ha (1,600 ha eff grazing) sheep, beef and cropping farm, ranging from flat to steep hill country. The well-resourced property boasts innovative infrastructure and utilises modern technology, including recently introduced Halter technology across our cattle. We operate a range of stock policies, the four core policies being sheep breeding, cattle breeding, bull finishing and lamb finishing. We are looking for a reliable, motivated team player who is keen to get stuck in and work with the whole team of 6 full-time staff to drive the farm to succeed. We are a progressive, motivated team who enjoy using new technology to drive efficiencies across the business. Ideally you will bring: A great attitude to work, and to learning An easy-going personality, self-motivation, good communication,...

Located in a welcoming rural community in Central Hawkes Bay. Supportive owners offering mentorship, skill development, and career growth. Flexible accommodation options to suit your personal situation. Your Future Workplace Mt Herbert Farms is a family-owned farming operation in Central Hawke’s Bay, located just south of Waipukurau. The business spans 1,350 hectares across three blocks and carries 12,000-13,000 stock units, running a high-performing sheep breeding and finishing system alongside bull finishing and trading to support the dairy industry. The farm features well-developed infrastructure, diverse terrain from rolling to hill country, and utilises modern technology such as AgriWeb and Halter. The team environment is supportive, with opportunities to grow skills and take on increased responsibility, particularly in the technical aspects of the operation.                 Your Role As the Experienced Shepherd, you will work...

Join Our Team – Junior Shepherd Flagstaff Station Holdings is a progressive farming business established in 2023, farming 3,500ha across two diverse properties in Northern Southland. We run 28,000 stock units of sheep, beef, deer, and cereal cropping, with operations split between our high-country farm Flagstaff Station in Athol, and Tower Ridge, an intensive finishing block near Balfour. We’re looking for a Junior Shepherd to join our team at Tower Ridge. Working closely with the Stock Manager on this block, you’ll support day-to-day livestock operations. You will need some dry stock experience – this role is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about farming, eager to grow their skills and build a long-term career within a forward thinking and diverse farming business. This role provides exposure to all aspects of sheep, beef and deer farming, as well as arable cropping across both hill and flat country. You’ll be involved in: Livestock handling....

Experienced Shepherd- Te Paenga Station One of our valued team members has recently accepted a Stock Manager position, creating an opportunity for an Experienced Shepherd to join our team. Te Paenga is a breeding station located south of Raetihi on the Parapara Road and is one of the farms within the Ā tihau Whanganui Incorporation. Te Paenga is a 3,500 ha (2530 ha effective) breeding property, with young stock transferred to other farms within the group at weaning. The farm runs 800 Angus cows and 10,500 Romney ewes across a good mix of country that will provide plenty of opportunity for quality dog work. About the Role 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: 3+ years experience working as a Shepherd A competent team of working dogs Confident and capable on a horse A strong work ethic and...

Nithdale Station is a diverse and progressive farming operation running stud sheep, commercial sheep, beef cattle, and dairy grazing. The farm operates as a high-performance and well-organised system focused on strong stockmanship, animal health, and pasture utilisation. We operate with a small, capable team where communication, responsibility, and pride in stock work is highly valued. We are seeking a Senior Shepherd / Shepherd General who takes pride in their dogs, their stock work, and maintaining high standards across the farm. The Role This is a hands-on shepherding role within a diverse and intensive farming business. The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of livestock management across the property. The role will involve working closely with the Operations Manager and Stock Manager, contributing to the day-to-day management of stock and farm operations. • General stock work across sheep and cattle • Mustering and dog work • Animal health treatments •...

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...