Shepherd General - Cheltenham Downs Farm
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 Cheltenham Farm. 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.
You'll work closely with a skilled Farm Manager, who is 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**
Cheltenham Downs is a 1100 effective hectare Pamu farm with flat to rolling contours, located just 25 minutes from Palmerston North.
This farm plays a crucial role in our finishing operations, receiving stock from various Pamu breeding farms across the North Island.
Our primary focus is on lamb finishing, with lambs traded year-round. Additionally, we manage trade cattle and graze dairy stock from the Pamu dairy portfolio.
The farm also includes a component of cash cropping, adding to its diverse agricultural activities.
**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, with a school bus at the gate.
**Apply Now**Applications close **Sunday 17 August 2025**. we will be interviewing applicants as they apply.
Please contact Farm Manager: David Woolston: woolstond@landcorp.co.nz or 027 306 5055, 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.**