Shepherd - Puke Te Station - Totaranui Angus

Rural Directions | Listed 3 days agoRural DirectionsListing DescriptionLocation: Masterton, WellingtonJob type: Full timeDuration: PermanentDescriptionLocated in Wainuioru, just 10 minutes from Masterton.Opportunity to work within an inclusive farming environment.Owners provide an excellent work culture and want to pass on their skills.Puke Te Station is a family-owned farming business, located just ten minutes from Masterton and is part of a larger farming operation, Totaranui Angus.
This 1600ha block is split into two 800ha blocks, most of the work will be done on one block.Puke Te is a high performing sheep and beef breeding and finishing property and offers a mix of flat through to steep hill country.
They have well established farming policies and complete all their own ag work.ResponsibilitiesPuke Te Station are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Shepherd to work alongside the Block Manager.
The majority of your work will be completed on the 800ha Puke Te block, with occasional help on other blocks within the Totaranui farming business.
The role will offer a variety of work, with a 70:30 mix of stock to general work, focusing on finishing prime stock and managing breeding stock.You will need to have a strong level of stockmanship and a well-controlled team of 3 working dogs.
Ideally, you will be able to work autonomously or as part of the team.Puke Te are looking for a positive self-starter, someone who is keen to learn and gain some responsibility, with good attention to detail and pride in your work.
Previous experience operating a tractor would be beneficial.RequirementsStrong stockmanship and ability to handle larger mobs of sheep and cattle.Good level of animal health skills.Highly motivated with good time management skills.Strong attention to detail and tidiness.General skills such as handpiece, fencing, and tractor experience.Physically fit.At least a Restricted Driver's Licence.BenefitsGreat support systems in place with owners willing to pass on knowledge and upskill employees.Opportunity to gain further responsibility.Inclusive farming environment to further skills and knowledge.Excellent work culture valuing employees.Accommodation: a tidy 3-bedroom home with open plan kitchen lounge area, healthy home compliant, with carport and lockable shed.Easy commute to town, 40 minutes from the coast, and plenty of hunting opportunities.Application ProcessTo apply for this role, please hit the APPLY button.For further information on this role please visit this link.For a confidential chat, give the Rural Directions team a call on 06 871 0450.Applications close Sunday 16th March 2025.
Only job seekers who have NZ working rights will be eligible for this role.
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