Job Details

Category: Sheep and Beef
Location: Waikato

Cardon Rural Recruitment

Shepherd General | Cardon Rural Recruitment

Chances are if you’ve flown south from Auckland airport you’ll have had a bird’s eye view of the farm which lies some 15km south of Port Waikato in steep hill country and was a location in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. With 5km of beach access and native bush on farm, fishing and hunting are at your doorstep.

The farm is a large-scale commercial beef and sheep operation for the purpose of funding agriculture research and tertiary scholarships. Consisting of 1813 ha supporting 1500su, we are currently running 6500 ewes plus replacements aiming to finish as many lambs as possible depending on the season.

Our cattle policy includes Angus breeding cows as well as finishing steers, bulls and heifers on an all grass system. The farm has a favourable micro-climate, a wide range of soils varying from peat to volcanic in origin, with a good balance of hills and flats.

Working under the Dry Stock Manager, key functions of this working Shepherd General role are:

• Minimum 1yr of sheep and beef experience
• Have a genuine passion for the industry and its future in NZ
• A proven ability to work within a larger team
• Exceptional livestock skills
• A strong understanding of farm policies including Health and Safety and adherence to these
• Effective communication – verbal and written
• Minimum of three working dogs under good command
• NZ residency
• Drivers licence and own reliable transport

Accommodation is a good 1 bedroom single quarters.

An attractive remuneration package is offered for the successful applicant.

Please apply by email sending a cover letter and your current CV, including at least two recent referees to: admin@cardon.co.nz

Date Posted: 2025-09-03