Shepherd General - Panekiri Station

Role overview

This is a full-time shepherd general position on Panekiri Station, one of New Zealand’s largest pastoral farms. The station is located about 40 kilometres northwest of Wairoa, next to Te Urewera National Park, and offers a varied hill-country farming environment.

What you will do

• Carry out livestock handling and general stock work.
• Support day-to-day farm upkeep, including fencing and maintenance tasks.
• Work across diverse hill-country terrain and take on a wide range of farm duties.

About the farm

Panekiri is one of Pāmu’s major farming operations. The property covers 8,982 hectares, with 5,200 hectares of effective rolling hill country, and winters around 50,000 stock units. The station also offers recreational options such as hunting, hiking, and fishing, along with a school bus at the farm gate and a strong local community.

About the employer

Pāmu Landcorp Farming Limited is a state-owned enterprise operating more than 110 farms across New Zealand. The organisation focuses on delivering innovative and sustainable agricultural solutions for future generations.

What the ideal candidate looks like

You enjoy farming, work well with livestock, and are comfortable being part of a small, collaborative team. You are practical, motivated, and always looking for better ways to get work done.

Candidate expectations

• Have a strong interest in animal care and take livestock welfare seriously.
• Ideally bring 3 to 6 working dogs.
• Be organised, dependable, and self-driven in daily work.
• Communicate clearly and contribute positively within a team.
• Be comfortable maintaining accurate records and using farm technology, or willing to learn.
• Take a proactive approach to health and safety and the care of farm assets.
• Hold a valid restricted or full driver licence.

Benefits and support

• Competitive salary package.
• Health and life insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave benefits.
• Up to 4% KiwiSaver employer matching.
• An additional day of leave over Christmas.
• Ongoing training and development.
• A three-bedroom home is provided.

Application and employment conditions

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 26 July 2026, and interviews may take place as suitable candidates are identified. Applicants must be available for an in-person interview and have unrestricted legal rights to work in New Zealand. Candidates on temporary work visas cannot be considered for permanent roles. The successful applicant must pass a drug and alcohol test and a criminal background check before appointment. Pāmu’s values are Grounded, Genuine, Bold, and Shoulder-to-Shoulder. Pāmu is the brand name for Landcorp Farming Limited, and the successful employee will be employed by Landcorp Farming Limited.