Senior Shepherd – Ahuriri Station
Hawkes Bay - Napier City
Livestock Operations – Ahuriri Station /
Permanent - On Farm /
On-site
· Tidy three-bedroom house
· Great location, just outside of Napier
· Competitive salary, including health and life insurance
Bring your passion and motivation for farming to this fantastic opportunity on a diverse livestock farm.
The Opportunity
Are you a motivated Senior Shepherd keen to join our team at Ahuriri Station in this varied role. Our Farm Manager will work closely with you and support you in your development for a successful career in agriculture,
This role will take on day-to-day responsibilities of stock and general work, as well as supporting other team members.
The Farm
Ahuriri Station (1,187ha effective) is a 95% flat sheep and cattle trading and finishing property, with an expanding cropping programme and a component of breeding ewes.
Given its location, the farm is a busy property with a lot of engagement with external stakeholders and the public, so you will enjoy engaging with people, and prioritise a high level of pride in the farm presentation.
About You
You will be a passionate, experienced Senior Shepherd with a can-do attitude, strong work ethic looking for a new challenge.
You will need to have:
· Proven experience, with demonstrable and recurring success in a similar shepherding role
· Good stock sense and at least three to four genuine working dogs
· Commitment and a first-class attitude to health & safety
· Possess excellent communication skills
· Enjoy working in a team environment
· A full and current NZ driver’s license
Benefits
We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package including health and life insurance, as well as ongoing training and development to help you reach your and career goals.
This position comes with a tidy 3-bedroom home. Ideal location for young families, close to local schools and activities.
Apply Now
Applications close on Sunday 06 October 2024. We will be contacting people as they apply.
For an informal chat about this exciting opportunity phone Lindsey Donoghue, Farm Manager on 021 536 457.
Apply Now
Applications close on Sunday 06 October 2024. We will be contacting people as they apply.
For an informal chat about this exciting opportunity phone Lindsey Donoghue, Farm Manager on 021 536 457
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.