Shepherd General - Centre Hill Station - Gore
The Opportunity**
Are you passionate about farming and looking for a role where you can grow your skills and be part of a supportive team?
We’re looking for a Shepherd General to join our team at Centre Hill Station. You'll be exposed to all aspects of sheep and beef operations — from stock work and general farm maintenance to pasture management and feed allocation. Depending on your skills and experience, there may be an opportunity to take on further responsibility, such as managing a block of the farm.
You'll work closely with a skilled Farm Manager, Stock Manager, who are committed to your career development. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a broad range of farming experience, build your confidence, and contribute to a high-performing team.
**The Farm**
Centre Hill Station is a stunning 4400-hectare property located just 10 minutes north of Mossburn and within an hour’s drive from Invercargill, Gore, Queenstown, and Te Anau.
The farm runs 33,000 stock units, including 17,000 Romney ewes and 1050 in-calf cows and heifers. Calves are carried through to yearlings, with majority of lambs finished on-farm and the remainder transferred to finishing properties.
The station is a unique 25km-long property featuring a mix of productive flats and rolling hill country, ideal for those who enjoy a variety of terrain and stock work. Centre Hill offers a balance of large-scale farming with a supportive, close-knit team environment.
**About You**
You’re passionate about farming, love working with livestock, and want to be part of a team that works hard and gets results. You’re practical, positive, and always looking for ways to do the job better.
You will:- Enjoy working with animals and take their welfare seriously
- Bring a good team of well-controlled working dogs
- Be organised, reliable, and self-motivated in your daily tasks
- Communicate clearly and work well as part of a team
- Be comfortable keeping accurate records and using farm technology (or keen to learn)
- Take a proactive approach to health, safety, and looking after farm assets
- Have a valid restricted or full driver licence
**Benefits**
We offer a competitive salary package, including health and life insurance, enhanced parental leave benefits, and up to 4% KiwiSaver matching. You'll also receive an extra day of leave over Christmas, plus ongoing training and development.
A comfortable three-bedroom home is provided or shepherds quarters. Centre Hill Station located close to the Oreti River — perfect for those who enjoy hunting, fishing, and making the most of the outdoors just minutes from your doorstep.
**Apply Now**Applications close **Sunday 18 May 2025**. we will be interviewing applicants as they apply.
Please contact Farm Manager: Jeremy Lewis: lewisj@landcorp.co.nz, if you have any questions about this opportunity.
**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.**
Pamu 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.