Position Purpose

The Shepherd General is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day management and
operation of a sheep and beef farming enterprise. The role involves livestock handling, animal
health, pasture management, fencing and general farm duties.

  • Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed with additional hours required duing busy seasonal periods such as lambing, calving & shearing.

Applicants must have the following as per employer’s requirement: 

  • Applicants must be physically fit.
  • Applicants must pass pre-employment drug test.
  • Applicants must provide a CV.
  • Must have a driver licence

Skills and Experience Required

  • Practical sheep and beef farming experience.
  • Competency in livestock handling and stock management.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience working in outdoor and physically demanding conditions.
  • Knowledge of animal health and welfare practices.
  • Ability to safely operate farm vehicles and equipment.

Key Responsiilities:

  • Mustering and moving sheep and cattle using motorbikes and working dogs.
  • Monitoring livestock condition and reporting animal health concerns.
  • Assisting with animal health treatments including drenching, vaccinating, dagging, crutching and administering routine treatments.
  • Weighing, drafting and yarding livestock for sale, transport or treatment.
  • Feeding out supplements and monitoring feed levels and pasture conditions.
  • Repairing and maintaining fences, gates, water systems and farm infrastructure.
  • Operating and maintaining farm vehicles, motorcycles, tractors and farm machinery
    safely.
  • Assisting with weed and pest control programmes.
  • Maintaining accurate records relating to stock movements, treatments and farm activities as required.
  • Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
  • Carrying out general farm maintenance and other duties associated with a sheep and
    beef farming operation.
Employer Questions

Your application will include the following question(s):

  • Are you a New Zealand citizen or a New Zealand resident?
  • If you are in New Zealand but not a NZ citizen/resident, what visa are you currently holding?
  • Do you have any specific accommodation requirements? E.g. Partner, children, pets, own or shared accommodation etc.
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