Senior Shepherd Whenuakite Farm
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Job Location:
Rotorua - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Competitive salary
Health and life insurance
A mix of accommodation options available
Great location 20 mins from Whitianga based on the Coromandel Peninsula
THE OPPORTUNITY
Looking to take that next step in your career - if youre passionate about farming and want a role where you can grow your skills contribute to a small and supportive team and enjoy real variety every day this could be the perfect next step for you.
Your work will be hands-on and varied including:
Livestock/pasture management and animal health care
Feed budgeting working closely with the Farm Manager
General farm maintenance and fencing
Maintaining records and ensuring environmental compliance
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a practical outdoor environment and brings a strong health and safety mindset to all they do.
THE FARM
Nestled just 20 minutes from Whitianga on the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula Whenuakite Farm spans 520 effective hectares and operates efficient bull systems (permanent) - without the need for supplementary feeding. This approach reflects our commitment to sustainable pasture-based farming.
Beyond the farm gates youll discover an exceptional lifestyle. The area is renowned for its stunning beaches scenic walking tracks and a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities all within easy reach. Its the perfect setting for those who value both rewarding work and a vibrant active lifestyle.
ABOUT YOU
You may already be a senior shepherd or you might be looking for that next step in your career either way youre someone who cares about farming enjoys working with animals and wants to be part of a team that supports one another and strives for great results.
You will:
Enjoy working with livestock and make animal welfare a priority
Ideally bring a team of working dogs
Be organised reliable and self-motivated
Communicate clearly and work well in a team environment
Be comfortable keeping accurate records and using farm technology (or keen to learn)
Take pride in safety wellbeing and caring for farm assets
Hold a valid restricted or full driver licence
At Pāmu we value diverse perspectives and welcome applications from people who share our values - even if you dont meet every single requirement.
BENEFITS
We offer a competitive salary package with wellbeing and family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave health and life insurance benefits and up to 4% KiwiSaver matching. Youll also receive an extra day of leave over Christmas plus ongoing training and development.
This opportunity comes with a range of accommodation options with a couple of warm houses available.
APPLY NOW
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 14 December 2025 we will be speaking with candidates as and when they apply.
If you have any questions please contact Alister Smith Farm Manager on or
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 its 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Animal Care
- Growing Experience
- Farm Machinery
- Physiology Knowledge
- Management Experience
- Animal Husbandry
- Agriculture
- Apache Pig
- Farming
- Irrigation
- Production Management
- Financial Management
