Senior Shepherd - Centre Hill Station at Pamu Farms of New Zealand

Te Anau, Southland Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Livestock Management, Pasture Management, Animal Health, Feed Budgeting, Farm Maintenance, Fencing, Environmental Compliance, Record Keeping, Farm Technology, Animal Welfare, Working Dogs Handling, Health and Safety

Industry

Farming

Description

Competitive salary, including health and life insurance Three or four-bedroom home provided 15 minutes from Mossburn, an hour from Gore and Te Anau Ready to take the next step - join a top team and farm some of New Zealand’s best country. THE OPPORTUNNITY Looking to take that next step in your career - if you’re passionate about farming and want a role where you can grow your skills, contribute to a small and supportive team, and enjoy real variety every day, this could be the perfect next step for you. Your work will be hands-on and varied, including: Livestock/pasture management and animal health Feed budgeting – working closely with the Stock Manager and Farm Manager General farm maintenance and fencing Maintaining records and ensuring environmental compliance This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a practical, outdoor environment and brings a strong health and safety mindset to all they do. ABOUT US Pāmu 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. THE FARM Centre Hill Station is a stunning 4400-hectare property located just 15 minutes north of Mossburn and within an hour’s drive fromGore and Te Anau. The farm runs 33,000 stock units, including 17,000 Romney ewes and 1250 in-calf cows and heifers. Calves are carried through to yearlings, with majority of lambs finished on-farm and the remainder transferred to finishing properties. The station is a unique 25km-long property featuring a mix of productive flats and rolling hill country, ideal for those who enjoy a variety of terrain and stock work. Centre Hill offers a balance of large-scale farming with a supportive, close-knit team environment. ABOUT YOU You may already be a senior shepherd, or you might be looking for that next step in your career, either way you’re someone who cares about farming, enjoys working with animals, and wants to be part of a team that supports one another and strives for great results. You will: • Enjoy working with livestock and make animal welfare a priority • Ideally bring a team of working dogs • Be organised, reliable, and self-motivated • Communicate clearly and work well in a team environment • Be comfortable keeping accurate records and using farm technology (or keen to learn) • Take pride in safety, wellbeing, and caring for farm assets • Hold a valid restricted or full driver licence We’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. BENEFITS We 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 comfortable three or four bedroom-home is provided. Centre Hill Station located close to the Oreti River - perfect for those who enjoy hunting, fishing, and making the most of the outdoors just minutes from your doorstep. APPLY NOW Applications close midnight Sunday 17 May 2026. we will be interviewing applicants as they apply. Please contact Farm Manager: Jeremy Lewis: lewisj@landcorp.co.nz, if you have any questions about this opportunity. 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. 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. Farming is what we do, we’ve spent over 130 years getting to know New Zealand farms. We’re the largest, oldest, and most diversified farming company in the country. This is the place to grow, be challenged and innovative while delivering farming excellence.

Responsibilities

Manage livestock, pasture, and animal health while handling feed budgeting and general farm maintenance. Ensure environmental compliance and maintain accurate farm records within a supportive team environment.