- Finishing breeding, hill country station- Competitive salary, including health and life insurance- Mixed options of accommodation available Join Wilanda Downs, one of Pāmu’s large sheep and beef stations located approximately 40 mins from Winton. The Opportunity Are you an experienced and independent Senior Shepherd looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team? If you’re passionate about farming and eager to take on a varied and rewarding role, we want to hear from you. As a Senior Shepherd, you’ll work closely with our Stock Manager, who will support your growth and development. Your Key Responsibilities: Livestock management and stock work Limited tractor work Winter feeding General farm maintenance and fencing This large sheep and beef station offers plenty of opportunities for dog work. With diverse hill country terrain, you’ll be a capable shepherd who thrives on variety and enjoys rolling up their sleeves to tackle all aspects of farm life. The Farm Wilanda Downs is a 1679 ha effective finishing breeding hill country station with approximately 420 breeding cows and calves, 7,500 ewes, and finishing 20,000 lambs a year. Wilanda Downs is situated 80km northwest of Invercargill and approximately 40 minutes from Winton. About You You will have a health and safety mindset, with broad farm experience to support maintenance requirements for the farm. You will also have: Three to four broken in dogs The ability to self-manage your time A ‘can-do’ and positive attitude Tractor operation experience A mechanical mind Clear communication skills A current NZ driver’s licence Benefits We offer competitive compensation, including health and life insurance. We have a range of accommodation options available, depending on your needs. The farm offers access to a range of fantastic recreational activities on your doorstep. Primary school bus is approximately 6km, with local schooling being Takitimu primary school in Nightcaps and Central Southland College in Winton. Apply Now Applications close on Sunday 26 January 2025. We will be progressing applicants as they come through, so don’t delay. For more details about the role, please contact Neil Hassall – Farm Manager on 027 223 8051. Eligibility 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. Pāmu is the brand name for Landcorp Farming Limited, and successful applicants will be employed by Landcorp Farming Limited.
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