Exciting, varied opportunity - farm some of New Zealand’s most unique country.
Are you an experienced shepherd ready to take the next step in your farming career? This Senior Shepherd role is an opportunity to bring your livestock expertise, sound judgement, and practical skills to the day-to-day running of Mt Hamilton Farm as part of an energetic and innovative team.
Mt Hamilton is currently being run in conjunction with a neighbouring farm, creating a unique opportunity to gain experience across both breeding and trading operations involving sheep, cattle, and deer.
As the Senior Shepherd, you’ll be a key member of our small team, working closely with the Farm Manager and taking responsibility across livestock operations and general farm activities. You’ll be trusted to work independently, help plan and prioritise daily work, and contribute ideas that improve farm performance.
Whether you’re building on your shepherding experience or preparing to step into Stock Management, this role offers flexibility and genuine career development
Your key responsibilities will include:
You’re passionate about farming, love working with livestock, and want to be part of a team that gets results. You’re practical and always looking for ways to do the job better.
You will:
At Pāmu, we know diverse perspectives make us stronger, and we encourage applications from people who share our values - even if you don’t tick every box.
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.
Mt Hamilton Farm is 1,400ha effective, comprising 600ha of flat to rolling country along Chewing’s Road and the Te Anau–Mossburn Highway, plus 800ha of tussock hill country.
The station runs 600 MA hinds, 450 calving Angus cows, aiming to keep all progeny. Up to 3,000 lambs are brought in for finishing over the summer.
We offer a competitive salary package, with wellbeing and family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave, health and life insurance benefits, and up to 4% KiwiSaver matching. You'll also receive an extra day of leave over Christmas, plus ongoing training and development.
A warm three-bedroom home is available.
Applications close midnight Sunday 18 October; we will be interviewing applicants as they apply.
For more details about the role, please contact Alex Field, Farm Manager – 027 211 8630.
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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.
