Shepherd General - Dawson Downs Farm at Pamu Farms of New Zealand

Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Livestock Management, Stock Work, Tractor Work, Winter Feeding, Farm Maintenance, Fencing, Dog Work, Animal Welfare, Organization, Reliability, Self-Motivation, Communication, Record Keeping, Farm Technology, Health And Safety, Driver Licence

Industry

Farming

Description

Competitive Salary including a three bedroom house Varied role on this diverse farm as part of our high performing team Based in Balclutha 900-ha property finishing 15,000 - 20,000 lambs per season, 400 heifers and steers, and grazing 300 replacement dairy heifers THE OPPORTUNITY Are you an experienced shepherd or someone with some experience working outdoors looking to start your career in farming? Either way, we have some scope, so this is an opportunity to join our energetic, innovative team at Waipori Station. As a shepherd, you’ll work closely with the farm manager, who will support your growth and development. Your key responsibilities will include: Livestock management and stock work Some tractor work – training provided Winter feeding General farm maintenance and fencing This 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. 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 Dawson Downs is a 900-ha finishing property located 15 minutes south of Balclutha. This property finishes 15,000 - 20,000 lambs per season, we graze 300 replacement dairy heifers, finish 400 bulls and 200 angus steers. ABOUT YOU You’re passionate about farming, love working with livestock, and want to be part of a team that works hard and gets results. You’re practical and always looking for ways to do the job better. Ideally, you’ll have the following: Enjoy working with animals and take their welfare seriously Ideally have a small team of working dogs – with room to expand Be organised, reliable, and self-motivated in your daily tasks Communicate clearly and work well as part of a team Be comfortable keeping accurate records and using farm technology (or keen to learn) Take a proactive approach to health, safety, and looking after farm assets Have 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 care about your wellbeing - that’s why we offer health and life insurance, enhanced parental leave benefits, and up to 4% KiwiSaver matching as part of a competitive salary package. You’ll also receive an extra day of leave over Christmas, along with ongoing training and development to help you thrive. A three-bedroom home is provided. APPLY NOW Applications close on Sunday 8 March 2026. We will be contacting applicants as they apply. For a chat about the role, please contact Caleb Neilson, Farm Manager, on (021) 193-3397 or email neilsonc@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. 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

Key responsibilities include comprehensive livestock management and stock work, alongside performing some tractor operations, for which training will be provided. The role also encompasses general farm maintenance, fencing duties, and ensuring proper winter feeding protocols are followed.