New Zealand Rural Regions – Jobs Available for Foreign Nationals [2024]
Shepherd is Required
New Zealand has had a long history of immigration from Britain, with the migrant inflow being especially important in the second half of the 19th century. War and economic depression disrupted immigration at various times in the first half of the 20th century, but there was another surge of British immigration to New Zealand in the decades after the Second World War.
Between 1947 and 1975, a total of 77,000 women, children and men arrived from Great Britain under the assisted immigration scheme. Smaller numbers came from the Netherlands and some other European countries. Non-British immigrants in particular introduced new customs, foods, ideas and practices, and together with later arrivals helped shape modern New Zealand society.
New Zealand was first inhabited by the people of Ngāpuhi (tribe of the Far North), the first explorer to reach New Zealand was the intrepid ancestor, Kupe. Using the stars and ocean currents as his navigational guides, he ventured across the Pacific on his waka hourua (voyaging canoe) from his ancestral Polynesian homeland of Hawaiki.
The first European to sight New Zealand was Dutch explorer Abel Tasman. He was on an expedition to discover a great Southern continent ‘Great South Land’ that was believed to be rich in minerals. In 1642, while searching for this continent, Tasman sighted a ‘large high-lying land’ off the West Coast of the South Island.
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WHERE
R&C Buddo Trust is a high performing family-owned farming business, located 20 minutes south of Hastings and Havelock North in the Poukawa district. Owned and operated by Rob & Coral Buddo with an overriding emphasis on balancing the four pillars of the business: people, profit, planet and progress. R&C Buddo Trust is Gap Assured allowing them to supply premium lamb to Atkins Ranch and they also graze and finish Wagyu Steers for Firstlight Foods, alongside their Friesian bull finishing.
The business totals 1357ha and is a mix of leased and business owned all located within a 5-15-minute drive of the main home block, with a 65:35 ratio sheep to cattle. All blocks have a high level of infrastructure supporting the farming operation. There is a well-defined business plan within this modern farming system and the business is run as an inclusive team environment.
WHAT
Reporting to the owner and supervised by the Operations Manager, the Shepherd will work across all blocks covering all aspects of farming with an emphasis on livestock production, giving the appointee a well-balanced understanding of finishing beef and lamb to scale.
Working autonomously as well as cooperatively within the team of 4-5 permanent and casual employees across the blocks you will have confidence in your abilities whilst also knowing when to ask for help e.g. bull shifts, and busy periods. A key competency is the ability to follow instructions and complete tasks independently and safely.
Over the year the role is balanced out to a ratio of 80:20 stock to general work. Stock work will include rotational grazing, break fencing, yard work, picking, weighing, and drenching. You will require a small team of 2-4 efficient working dogs. The general component will include general tractor work, cropping, shifting of irrigators and water reticulation, an understanding of fault finding and erecting of electrics fencing. Training will be given as needed.
WHO
Our client is looking for an enthusiastic shepherd with 2+ years’ experience and a willingness to grow and develop to fulfil an immediate need within the business due to growth. The below will be key to your success:
+ Sound animal husbandry & basic knowledge of pasture management.
+ Accurate record keeping.
+ Competency in or willingness to be trained in computer-based support tools such as FarmIQ and excel spreadsheets.
+ Be able to work autonomously with a get-up and go attitude.
+ Team player with excellent communication skills.
+ General skills – tractor, irrigation, temporary electric fencing etc.
WHY
+ Be part of a well-developed system using the latest technology for finishing stock to a high standard.
+ Potential for growth and professional development within the business.
+ The opportunity to work and learn from an industry leading employer operating at the top of their field.
+ Desirable Hawke’s Bay location, just 20 minutes south of Hastings and 20 minutes north of Waipawa.
