Senior Shepherd General
Senior Shepherd General
Location: Woodlands - Morton Mains, Southland
Anquilla Park Farms is a diverse and progressive farming business. We are currently running two operations, 370ha at our home block in Woodlands and 1000ha at our current Lease block near Clinton. Our home block consists of 2,000 Wairere Romney breeding ewes that go to a terminal ram, 1450 Hoggets, 100 1yr bulls, 200 2yr bulls and rear 500 brought-in calves during spring.
Our lease block consists of 4,500 Wairere Romney breeding ewes that go to a maternal ram, 140 beef breeding cows, and 120 rising 2yr old beef bulls.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Shepherd General to join our sheep and beef farming operation based near Woodlands, Southland. Someone who is committed to life-long learning and who gets real satisfaction from seeing their team overcome challenges in innovative and collaborative ways.
You will be involved in a wide range of day-to-day farm duties, includingGeneral sheep and beef stock work
Yard work with sheep and cattle
Animal health monitoring and treatments
Feeding, monitoring and finishing livestock
Tractor and Machinery operation
General farm repairs and maintenance
Supporting seasonal operations including lambing, shearing, tailing, tractor work, etc.
Working alongside the farm owners to achieve production targets
Skills requiredHave proven experience in sheep and beef farming and a genuine passion for farming
Be confident in managing stock independently
Have strong animal health and pasture management skills
Experienced in an intensive lambing beat is an advantage
Be reliable, motivated, and able to take responsibility
Have experience driving tractors
Have a good understanding of technology for record keeping - Nait, Online ASD, Resolution would be an advantage
Hold a current Full NZ driver’s licence
Willing to gain HT licences would be a bonus
Good time management, skills, and take pride in your work
Strong communication skills
Respect for health and safety
Small team of 2-3 capable dogs under good control
Good sense of humour
What we offerSupportive working environment allowing you to gain experience and grow your knowledge
Can provide opportunities for personal development and training off farm in farm related courses or field days.
A well-resourced farm with modern gear and facilities
Competitive remuneration based on your experience
Long-term opportunity for the right person that could lead to a managing role
A modern, warm 3-bedroom house available with a primary and secondary school bus at the gate
Handy location, 15 minutes to Invercargill, 25 minutes to Gore.
For further enquiries on the position please feel free to contact Graham on 021 139 3644Start date by negotiation
To apply, please send your current CV, cover letter and references to frednvic.ward@gmail.com