Experienced Shepherd – Brownrigg Agriculture

Hastings, Hawkes Bay

Description

Brownrigg Agriculture is seeking an Experienced Shepherd with a strong team of dogs to join their large-scale farming operation. This role offers the opportunity to work across diverse terrain, including well-subdivided paddocks and steeper hill country, while contributing to farm performance through effective stock management, mustering, and achieving feed and grazing targets. The successful applicant will be supported to develop their skills within a progressive business that values innovation, with systems such as FarmIQ used to drive performance. With opportunities for career growth, training, and internal progression, this is an ideal role for a motivated shepherd looking to advance their capability within a high-performing farming environment. What You’ll Bring: • A sound understanding of livestock farming principles and practical farm systems. • Strong stockmanship skills and confidence working with a team of 4-5 working dogs. • Good communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work effectively within a team. • A genuine desire to learn, develop, and take on increasing responsibility. • An interest in modern farming technology and confidence using farm systems and recording tools (FarmIQ). • Good organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records. • A high standard of farm presentation and attention to detail. • Ideally having 3 years’ experience. • A strong commitment to health, safety, and animal welfare. • Initiative, reliability, and a willingness to contribute wherever required. Why You’ll Love This Job • Opportunity to work within a large-scale finishing operation, gaining exposure to the scale, systems, and infrastructure of a leading farming business. • Provides excellent opportunities to further develop your stockmanship and advanced mustering skills. • Be part of a mixed land-use farming system, combining lamb and beef finishing with cash cropping. • Strong support systems are in place, with experienced owners and management committed to developing and upskilling their people. • Excellent learning opportunities for someone passionate about farming, particularly in lamb and bull finishing, feed management, and crop utilisation. • Brownrigg Agriculture will fully support your ongoing career development by investing in you and offering progression opportunities. • New ideas and initiative are encouraged. • Access to modern farming technologies and systems within a progressive and performance-focused business. • Join a business that values its people and fosters a positive, supportive team culture. • Located just 20 minutes south of Hastings, offering the benefits of rural living while remaining close to town amenities. Follow the below link to find out more - https://www.ruraldirections.co.nz/jobs?ja-job=1119410

Accommodation

There are several accommodation options available within rural settings with kennels available for your team of dogs.