15-minute drive from Te Anau with easy access to Fiordland National Park
Join the team at Pāmu’s Kepler Farm as a Senior Shepherd. This role is open because our previous Senior Shepherd has moved into a new role on the farm, this shows the real career growth available here.
Most of your time will be spent working with stock. You will also help with farm maintenance, pasture care and planning feed for the animals. You will be supported to learn how these tasks help the farm care for its animals, grow good pasture and run well.
You enjoy farming and working with animals. You are practical, positive and keen to be part of a supportive team. You take pride in your work and look for simple ways to make things better.
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We’re proud to have a supportive and inclusive culture at Pāmu. If this role sounds like a good fit for you, but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Pāmu Landcorp Farming Limited is a State-Owned Enterprise with over 110 farms across New Zealand. Our purpose is to lead the delivery of innovative and sustainable agriculture solutions for future generations.
Kepler Farm is set in spectacular scenery on the outskirts of Manapouri township and only a 15-minute drive from Te Anau with easy access to the wonders of Fiordland National Park.
This 1600 ha farm is a predominantly flat to rolling hill property breeding and finishing 15,000 su with a grass-based wintering system. The large commercial system is based around high-quality pasture-based beef finishing with some lamb finishing over the summer season.
What differentiates Kepler from other Pāmu farms in Te Anau is the presence of the terminal sheep stud and the “Beef+Lamb” beef progeny trial. The farm has a strong environmental focus that has seen the farm win awards in the past. Kepler is a diverse and exciting farm to be on.
With easy access to outstanding recreational activities in the bordering Fiordland National Park and a full range of amenities and services in nearby Te Anau. School bus pick up is available from the gate for primary and high schools in Te Anau.
We care about your wellbeing - that’s why we offer health and life insurance, enhanced parental leave benefits, and up to 4% KiwiSaver matching as part of a competitive salary package. You’ll also receive an extra day of leave over Christmas, along with ongoing training and development to help you thrive.
The position includes a comfortable three bedroom home.
Applications close midnight Sunday 4 October 2026. we will be interviewing applicants as they apply.
Please email Travis Leslie – Farm Manager: lesliet@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.
Pāmu 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.
Our values are core to who we are at Pāmu and the way that we all work together. We are Grounded, Genuine, Bold, and Shoulder-to-Shoulder. To read more, click on this link to see them on our website. To see what it's like to work in our Dairy team, click on this link to see A Day In The Life of a Dairy Assistant at Pāmu, or to learn about what our Livestock team is all about, click on this link to see A Day In The Life of a Shepherd at Pāmu.
Pāmu is the brand name for Landcorp Farming Limited, and successful applicants will be employed by Landcorp Farming Limited.
At Pāmu, we are committed to enriching our land, our people, and the future of food and fibre for Aotearoa New Zealand. As the brand name for Landcorp Farming Limited, a State-Owned Enterprise established in 1886, we are proud to be the largest pastoral farming company in New Zealand, managing nearly 360,000 hectares across more than 100 farms.
We aim to farm sustainably and responsibly, ensuring that future generations inherit a thriving agricultural landscape. We manage a broad mix of land types and classes, including some of New Zealand’s most iconic farms such as Wairākei Estate and Molesworth Station. Balancing operational performance with environmental stewardship is at the core of everything we do.
Our farming approach is rooted in innovation and sustainability. We are constantly evolving our practices to reduce environmental impact, enhance biodiversity, and create long-term value for the land we are entrusted to manage. Our leadership in organic farming, methane-reducing livestock, and conservation efforts are key examples of how we are shaping the future of agriculture.
Kaitiakitanga—guardianship of the environment—is fundamental to our operations. We are dedicated to nurturing the land, protecting ecosystems, and reducing our carbon footprint. We’re committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and have protected over 10,000 hectares of conservation land under QEII covenants. As stewards of these natural assets, we strive to enhance both the land and the wider agricultural sector.
Our people are at the heart of Pāmu. With 630 permanent staff, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive workplace. We invest in the growth and well-being of our team through comprehensive safety measures, mental health training, and development opportunities.
