Shepherd General - Freestone Farm at Pamu Farms of New Zealand

Fiordland Community, Southland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Livestock Management, Tractor Work, General Farm Maintenance, Fencing, Dog Handling, Teamwork, Communication, Record Keeping, Health and Safety, Self-Motivation, Reliability, Proactivity

Industry

Farming

Description

Competitive salary Health and life insurance Great Location Join Freestone, a 718 total ha (595 ha effective) property with sheep, beef and deer. THE OPPORTUNITY Are you an experienced shepherd or someone with some experience working outdoors looking to start your career in farming? 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 senior shepherd and farm manager, who will support your growth and development. Your key responsibilities will include: Livestock management and stock work Tractor work – feeding out and ag work - training provided General farm maintenance and fencing This sheep and beef farm offers opportunities for good dog work, with diverse stock classes. 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 Close to Manapouri and Te Anau, Freestone Farm is a 718 total ha (595 ha effective) property, with 5000 su comprising sheep, beef and deer. Freestone’s focus is a beef finishing system, alongside a terminal mated ewe flock. It also has a wapiti deer terminal sire breeding programme. The location offers easy access to schooling options and a wide range of recreational activities. ABOUT YOU You’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 will: Enjoy working with animals and take their welfare seriously Ideally have a team of working dogs 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 It’s a bonus if you are confident operating tractors – and feeding out, but not a must have. At Pāmu, we know diverse perspectives make us stronger, 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. Accommodation available. APPLY NOW Applications close Sunday 15 February 2026, and we will be interviewing candidates as we go. If you’ve got any questions, please email Kyle Keith - Farm Manager: keithk@landcorp.co.nz or (027) 2045 717. 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

As a shepherd, you will manage livestock and perform stock work, along with tractor work and general farm maintenance. You will work closely with the senior shepherd and farm manager to support your growth and development.