Shepherd General - Freestone Farm
Pamu - Landcorp
Listing Description
Description
THE OPPORTUNITY
Are you an experienced shepherd, or you have some experience working outdoors looking to start your career in farming - this could be your opportunity.
As a shepherd, you’ll work closely with the senior shepherd and farm manager, who will support your growth and development.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Livestock management and stock work
- Tractor work - training provided
- General farm maintenance and fencing
This sheep, beef and deer farm offers opportunities for good dog work, with diverse stock classes. you’ll thrive on variety and enjoy rolling up your sleeves to enjoy all aspects of farm life.
ABOUT US
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.
THE FARM
Close to Manapouri and Te Anau, Freestone Farm is a 718 total ha (595 ha effective) property, with 5000 su comprising sheep, beef and deer.
Freestone’s focus is a beef finishing system, alongside a terminal mated ewe flock. It also has a wapiti deer terminal sire breeding programme.
The location offers easy access to schooling options and a wide range of recreational activities, making it the perfect place for families.
ABOUT YOU
You’re passionate about farming, love working with livestock, and want to be part of a small team that works together and gets results.
You will:
- Enjoy working with animals and take their welfare seriously
- Ideally have working dog/s - (nice to have)
- Be comfortable 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
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.
BENEFITS
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.
Accommodation available.
APPLY NOW
Applications close Sunday 19 April 2026, and we will be interviewing candidates as we go.
If you’ve got any questions, please email Scotty Keith - Farm Manager: keithk@landcorp.co.nz or (027) 2045 717.
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.
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Recruitment Team for more information.
Pamu - Landcorp
Pāmu is a recognised leader not only in New Zealand’s agricultural sector, but around the world where our farming practices are studied and emulated. Pāmu stands for best practice in sustainable and safe farming, and for the unique provenance of New Zealand foods, nutrition products and fibre on global markets.
Our Story
Pāmu is the brand name for Landcorp Farming Limited. We chose the Māori word ‘Pāmu’ not just for its literal meaning ‘to farm’ but also to reflect the Māori concept of guardianship of the environment (kaitiakitanga).
Landcorp Farming Limited is a State-Owned Enterprise with a nationwide portfolio of farms that produce milk, beef, lamb, wool, venison, wood and more. Pāmu strives to be a leader in New Zealand agriculture, carefully creating natural products of high quality.
Our Values
Grounded: We are proud guardians of our land and our animals, and we are grounded in our connections with these; our proactive protection of the environment ensures a prosperous future for now and for generations to come.
Genuine: We are genuine, always keeping it real, considering our neighbours and our impact; we are easy to engage with and we always deliver what we commit to.
Bold: We are bold in our vision, not afraid of the new; always growing and improving for a sustainable future in farming.
Shoulder-to-shoulder: We work together, shoulder-to-shoulder, united as a team to ensure each other’s safety and wellbeing; we bring out the best in each other and the communities we work in.
