Shepherd General - Haycocks Farm

THE OPPORTUNITY

If you enjoy a role with variation, on a farm with scope, then Haycocks Station with its three species on farm is ideal for you. As a Shepherd General, you’ll have a huge amount of stock work variety throughout the year, combined with the other various general farming duties.

Haycocks utilises a range of technology and has excellent farm equipment to ensure efficiency, safety, ease and accuracy. Join our collaborative team of 5-6, who work closely together over the farm and are all extremely proud of their work.

You’ll learn a wide range of skills with potential for career progression not only through the station but within the wider Pamu business.

THE FARM

Haycocks is a classic southern station. The farm is in the Mavora Valley located 40 minutes from Te Anau and 1.5 hours from both Queenstown and Invercargill.

It is iconic and consists of 6500ha of prime Southland country which runs 40,000 S/U consisting of 10,000 ewes, 1600 calving cows and 5000 fawning Hinds.

The surrounding country is a mix of medium to steep hill country and highly productive flats providing a real contrast.

The general farm system has a breeding base with high quality store stock exiting to finishing farms, however an ever-increasing proportion is currently being finished within the farm gates.

Haycocks is a well-developed asset that features excellent yards, housing, offices, general infrastructure and has a 37km public road from one end to the other that acts as our main laneway.

ABOUT YOU

Are you looking for an opportunity to immerse yourself in the great lifestyle that big stations present, whether you're experienced or looking to step up, we’re happy to support the right person with training and development.

Bring your experience, motivation, energy and hit the ground running.

You will have:

• Prior experience in a similar role
• A good team of working dogs
• Commitment to a high-standards of quality and safety
• Good communication skills
• Current and Full NZ driver’s license

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive salary and benefits including health and life insurance, as well as ongoing training and development to help you reach your career goals.

The role comes with a three-bedroom house with fantastic views.

Haycocks Station has hunting, fishing and walking right on your doorstep, and a primary & secondary school bus run nearby.

The Pamu community in Te Anau is strong and offer several events throughout the year. We have a young farmers club available, and sports teams etc… in Mossburn and Te Anau.

APPLY NOW

Applications close Sunday 30 November 2025. we will be interviewing applicants as they apply, so please don't wait.

For more details about the role, please email Jake Smith – Business Manager: smithj@landcorp.co.nz

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.