Description
Summary:
Lone Star Farms seeks a motivated Head Shepherd/2IC for a high-performing breeding operation, requiring strong stockmanship and team management.
Highlights:
1. Opportunity for ongoing personal development and career progression
2. Engage with industry professionals and networking opportunities
3. Work in a high-performing team environment
Lone Star Farms is seeking a motivated Head Shepherd/2IC to join the team at Barewood Station, a 5,500ha (effective) breeding operation located next to the Taieri Gorge, in-land Dunedin. This high-performing farm winters around 25,000 stock units and includes 200 Angus cows, 15,500 Headwater ewes and 4500 Hoggets. Plus a trading operation of 500 R1-R2 cattle.
We are seeking a person who has:
• 3+ years working as an Experienced Shepherd in New Zealand
• A team of 4-6 competent working dogs
• Experience with feed planning, grazing systems and rotations
• Ability to communicate with and manage staff is a must
• Competent with computer use including EID tech
• A willingness to embrace technology
• Strong record of high stock performance and animal welfare
• High-level stockmanship and attention to detail
What We Offer
• A high-performing team environment
• On going personal development opportunities with a personal development plan.
• Be involved with industry professionals and take advantage of great networking opportunities.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• A warm double-glazed 3 bedroom home with good kennels
• A safe, drug-free workplace with robust health and safety systems
• You'll be part of a vibrant rural community with schooling, rugby club, Young Farmers club and Dog Trial clubs
We offer a comprehensive remuneration package that includes overtime, reflecting the value you bring to the role.
Lone Star Farms has health and safety management systems in place and provide a safe and drug free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test.
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
To learn more, visit http://www.lonestarfarms.co.nz or contact Nathan Usherwood, Farm Manager, on 027 637 6955. Applications can be sent to jobs@lsf.co.nz