Shepherd general
Gisborne
Stock and Property
We winter about 9,000 stock units on 1000ha effective hill country.We breed Wiltshire ewes and an Angus x Hereford cow herd.
All lambs are finished on the place.
Most of the cattle are sold in the Spring as yearlings
Location
We are situated 30km North of Gisborne, up the Waimata Valley.
RoleYou will need 5 or 6 good working dogs, under good control.
You will need to work independently and as part of a team.
Duties involve mustering on a quad bike, animal health tasks and general farm maintenance.
Skills and ExperienceThe successful applicant will need to :
- Have a minimum of 3 years experience
- Have great observation and communication skills
- Have good stockmanship skills
- Be able to use their initiative and be motivated 100 %
- You will need to be confident with farm machinery - quad bikes, chainsaw, tractor
- Have tidy fencing repair skills
- Be honest and have pride in your work
Accommodation
A comfortable 3 bedroom house on farm, with heat pump and a fire (firewood supplied)Expressions of interest must include a current CV and 2 Referees.
Please E mail to Roger Utting roger.utting@gisborne.net.nz
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