Stockman/woman

Shepherd Wanted – Central Otago Sheep & Beef Station - Accredited Employer Visa on offer for the right person.

We're a family-owned and operated beef and sheep farm set in stunning countryside, just 10 minutes from Omakau and 30 minutes from the beautiful town of Alexandra. 

Running 13,000 stock units across 809ha of flat to rising country, we're looking for someone who considers themselves a good stockman with plenty of experience. Our sheep are fine wool, our cattle are crossbreeds, there's real variety and growth in what we do.

We have some pivot irrigation, but the bulk of the work is all forms of stock work — crutching, drafting, moving stock — as well as moving break fences, general maintenance, tractor work and much more. No two days are the same.

You'll need good stock sense and the relevant skills to hit the ground running and you must be mature enough to be able to work unsupervised.

Accommodation: A modern, well-insulated, low-eco 1-bedroom cottage — fully furnished with a newly fitted heat pump. Employee to cover gas, power and internet, so you can settle in and feel right at home from day one.

If you're after a genuine, varied stock role in beautiful Central Otago with a close-knit team, and an employer ready to invest in your skills, we'd love to hear from you.  You must be able to speak, write and understand English fluently.