Shepherd General - Mangatoa Farm at Pamu Farms of New Zealand

Kaikohe, Northland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Stock Work, General Work, Tool Handling, Self-Management, Farm Maintenance, Machinery Operation, Team Orientation, Safety Commitment, Livestock Handling, Practicality, Driving

Industry

Farming

Description

Competitive salary Health and life insurance Accommodation provided Mangatoa is a large dairy beef/heifer finishing, operating in Kaikohe THE OPPORTUNITY Join Mangatoa Station as a Shepherd General and work on a large-scale farm with plenty of scope to self-manage your day. If you like variety in your day, you’re handy with tools and you’re someone who can turn your hand to most things on the farm, including working with the stock, then this role on Mangatoa’s dairy/heifer finishing station could be perfect for you. In this team, you’ll have the guidance of a supportive Farm Manager and Stock Manager to help you with your career development goals and provide you with a variety of responsibilities to build your skills and knowledge. You will take on day-to-day responsibilities of stock and general work (mainly general work), as well as supporting other team members to get the work done. 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 Mangatoa is one of Pāmu’s top performing properties which is 4,234 effective ha, farming a diverse mix of enterprises which carries 6500 ewes, 2000 hoggets and 500 calving cows. Mangatoa also grows 200 bulls for the dairy industry and winters 3,500 cattle and finishes up to 2000 heifers. Mangatoa Farm is located west of Kaikohe. Ten minutes’ drive to town with the school bus at the gate. 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. The role will suit you if you have a shepherd/trade background or a ‘hands on’ skill set. Nice to have: Experience working on a farm Experience in farm maintenance You will: Experience in general maintenance and or machinery A ‘can do’ and ‘team orientated’ attitude Ability to work alone and self-manage Commitment to high standards of quality and safety Current full NZ driver’s licence (Extra licences would be beneficial) Enjoy working with animals and take their welfare seriously 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 midnight on Sunday 22 February 2026, and we will be interviewing candidates as we go. Please contact Peter Eagles – Farm Manager on: (021) 822- 044 if you have any questions. 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 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

The Shepherd General will take on day-to-day responsibilities involving stock and general farm work, primarily focusing on general tasks, while also supporting other team members to complete necessary work. This role offers significant scope for self-management of the daily schedule on a large-scale farm.