Shepherd General - Molesworth Station

Fixed-term until end of May 2026Gain experience and grow your career on New Zealand’s largest stationGreat opportunity to horseback muster with your dog teamLocated between the Kaikōura mountains, the Wairau River, and Hanmer SpringsTHE OPPORTUNITYImagine living and working on New Zealand’s largest farm – Molesworth Station. You’ll be part of a supportive team that looks out for one another, joining horseback musters and camping out – this is more than just a job; it’s a lifestyle and a community.As a shepherd general, you’ll work closely with the farm manager, who’ll support your learning, growth, and confidence in all aspects of high-country farming.In This Role, You’ll Have The Opportunity ToWork hands-on with livestock, contributing to day-to-day stock managementGet involved in tractor work - full training providedHelp with general farm maintenance and fencing projectsJoin horseback musters alongside your team of dogsYou’ll work alongside a friendly, experienced team who value sharing knowledge and supporting each other’s success.Molesworth offers good opportunities for 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.This is a fixed-term opportunity until the end of May 2026.THE FARMMolesworth is an awe-inspiring high-country property spanning 180,787 hectares across the North Canterbury and Marlborough regions.Nestled between the Kaikōura mountains, the Wairau River, and Hanmer Springs, Molesworth offers a unique blend of heritage, scale, and natural beauty.Home to around 5,500 Angus beef cattle, the station combines rich farming tradition with progressive and sustainable pastoral practices, all while protecting the land’s remarkable biodiversity.About UsPāmu - Landcorp Farming Limited is a State-Owned Enterprise with over 110 farms across New Zealand. Our purpose is to lead the delivery of innovative and sustainable agriculture solutions for future generations.About YouYou’re someone who’s keen to grow your skills, enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, and doesn’t mind a bit of isolation if it means being part of something special. You’re practical, motivated, and always looking for better ways to get the job done.You’ll BringExperience working with horsesA reliable, organised, and self-motivated approach to your workA positive attitude to shared living and teamworkA proactive mindset around health, safety, and caring for farm assetsA valid restricted or full driver licenceWe’re proud to have a supportive and inclusive culture at Pāmu, and we encourage applications from people who share our values – even if you don’t tick every box.APPLY NOWApplications close 30 November 2025, and we will be interviewing candidates as we go.For more information or a copy of the position description, please contact Gene Thomas, Farm Manager at thomasg@landcorp.co.nzTo 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. Pāmu 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 Pāmu 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 Pāmu, 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 Pāmu.Pāmu is the brand name for Landcorp Farming Limited, and successful applicants will be employed by Landcorp Farming Limited.