Shepherd General - Panekiri Station

Competitive salaryHealth and life insuranceThree-bedroom homeGrow your career on one of New Zealand’s largest pastoral farmsThe OpportunityAre you a shepherd or shepherd general looking for an opportunity to join the team on one of the north Islands largest Sheep and Beef Stations. If you’re passionate about farming and eager to take on a varied and rewarding role, we want to hear from you. As a shepherd, you’ll work closely with the stock managers and farm manager, who will support your growth and development.

Your Key Responsibilities Will IncludeLivestock management and stock workSome tractor work – training providedGeneral farm maintenance and fencingThis sheep and beef farm offers opportunities for good dog work, with diverse hill country terrain. you’ll thrive on variety and enjoy rolling up your sleeves to tackle all aspects of farm life. The FarmPanekiri is one of P?mu’s largest farming operations, positioned next to Te Urewera National Park, just 40 kilometres northwest of Wairoa. The station spans 8,982 hectares, including 5,200 hectares of effective rolling hill country, wintering 50,000 stock units.

The station offers outstanding recreational activities including hunting, hiking and fishing, with a school bus at the farm gate and a strong local community. About YouYou’re passionate about farming, love working with livestock, and want to be part of a small team that works hard and gets results. You’re practical and always looking for ways to do the job better.

You WillEnjoy working with animals and take their welfare seriously Ideally have 3-6 working dogs Be organised, reliable, and self-motivated in your daily tasksCommunicate clearly and work well as part of a teamBe comfortable keeping accurate records and using farm technology (or keen to learn)Take a proactive approach to health, safety, and looking after farm assetsHave a valid restricted or full driver licenceBenefitsWe offer a competitive salary package, including health and life insurance, enhanced parental leave benefits, and up to 4% KiwiSaver matching. You'll also receive an extra day of leave over Christmas, plus ongoing training and development.

A three-bedroom home is provided. Apply Now Applications close Sunday 03 July 2025, and we will be interviewing candidates as we go. If you’ve got any questions, please email Bart Cheetham – Business Manager: cheethamb@landcorp. co. nz. To be eligible for this role, you must be available for an in-person interview and have unrestricted legal rights to work in New Zealand. We are unable to accept applicants on temporary work visas for permanent opportunities.

P?mu provides a safe workplace and the successful applicant will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and undergo a criminal background check prior to being appointed. Our values are core to who we are at P?mu and the way that we all work together. We are Grounded, Genuine, Bold, and Shoulder-to-Shoulder. To read more, click on this link to see them on our website.

To see what it's like to work in our Dairy team, click on this link to see A Day In The Life of a Dairy Assistant at P?mu, or to learn about what our Livestock team is all about, click on this link to see A Day In The Life of a Shepherd at P?mu. P?mu is the brand name for Landcorp Farming Limited, and successful applicants will be employed by Landcorp Farming Limited.