Shepherd General

Mōkai te ngākau. He whenua he oranga. E ū ai ki te pae roa
The land sustains and nurtures as we reach to the horizon

Tūaropaki Trust (http://www.tuaropaki.com) is an Ahu Whenua Trust under the auspices of Te Ture Whenua Māori. There are more than 2,700 Owners, a mix of individuals, Whānau Trusts and Kaitiaki Trusts, all descended from the original Owners. The Trust is a kaitiaki for ancestral taonga and manages complex business interests in the food and energy sectors, with assets valued at approximately $1 billion.

Ngā mātāpono | Our values

Whakapono – Inner belief in the Tūaropaki vision
Kia Ū – Commitment, diligence
Kia Manawanui – Courage, adaptability, strategic foresight and humility

Te tūranga | Your Role

As the Shepherd General, reporting to the Station Manager, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day farm operations and livestock management. You’ll bring a strong work ethic, a passion for farming, and a positive attitude that contributes to the success of the Station.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply your knowledge of modern farming practices across daily operations
• Carry out animal health tasks, including drenching, vaccinating, and crutching
• Perform general fencing maintenance and repairs as required
• Assist with stock movements and other livestock-related duties
• Kill and prepare dog meat as needed
• Follow all health and safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• Experience using a handpiece
• Confidence in working dogs effectively (minimum of three dogs required)
• Tractor experience (an advantage)
• Strong self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re proactive, have a good sense of humour, and maintain a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude. Most importantly, you’ll be a collaborative team player who fits in well with station life.

This role requires a minimum of 3 working dogs.

Please note: Applications will close if preferred candidate is identified prior to closure date.

For questions regarding the role, please email Layla Steigenberger at mailto:[email protected] or give Greg Shaw (Station Manager) a call on 0273853252