Casual Shepherd

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Payment: $24.00 Location: West Otago
Region: Otago/Queenstown/Wanaka Experience: Experience Necessary

3 Month Dry Stock Shepherd Mid Nov 2026 - Mid Feb 2027

Hukarere Station is a certified organic beef and sheep station running 18,000 stock units using high stock density regenerative grazing techniques in West Otago.

We require a capable person to assist the farm owner with stock management and general maintenance on our 660ha dry stock block The fixed term is from mid November 2026 to mid-February 2027.

The applicant would need:

  • An open mind to learn and continue the development of our high stock density grazing system
  • Experience with all aspects of stock husbandry 
  • A good level of physical fitness
  • The ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team
  • Excellent observation skills
  • Self-motivation, reliability and initiative
  • To be a good communicator
  • Will potentially be asked to help with jobs such as weaning and tailing on the “Station” (hill country) part of the business.

Accommodation is provided. 

The station offers a positive working environment and is located within a strong local community. Lots of access to great deer hunting and fishing as the Pomahaka River runs through the property.

www.hukarereadventures.co.nz

To apply please contact Quintin and Rebecca Hazlett 0274 507 636  or apply below