Shepherd General - Weka Farm

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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 Weka Farm . As a shepherd general , you'll be part of a team , working closely with the farm manager, who will support your growth and development. Your key responsibilities will include: Livestock/pasture management and animal health General farm maintenance and fencing Maintaining records and ensuring environmental compliance 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. T HE FARM Weka is a 1,484 effective hectare property which has approximately 12,000 su in total, beef breeding and finishing, dairy beef and dairy heifer grazing. The farm is located a short 10-minute drive from Lake Brunner and 30 minutes from Greymouth. Weka Farm features diverse land classes, with a significant portion of the farm dedicated to finishing country. In addition to running trade cattle and dairy heifer grazing, Weka Farm boasts a substantial calf-rearing facility, raising 1,400 calves annually. Summer trade options are seasonally dependent. A BOUT YOU You're passionate about farming, love working with livestock, and want to be part of a team that 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, you'll have a team of capable working dogs, or you are happy to start building one 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 . If this role sounds like a good fit for you, but you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. B ENEFITS 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 warm three-bedroom home is available. Applications close midnight Sunday 05 July 202 6 . we will be interviewing applicants as they apply . For more details about the role, please contact Cougan Terry - Farm Manager on 021 190 4706 or terryc@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.

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Competitive salary Health and Life Insurance Accommodation available Great location - 10-minute drive from picturesque Lake Brunner .

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