SENIOR SHEPHERD / GENERAL FARM HAND
Surrey Farm | Bulls, Manawatū
8 mins to Bulls Lovely family home included Competitive package Sheep, beef & cropping
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Join a progressive family farming business in the heart of the North Island
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Shepherd / General Farm Hand to join our farming operation at Surrey Farm, located just 8 minutes from Bulls.
Surrey Farm is a well-established, family-owned 130ha sheep and beef finishing property, farmed alongside two nearby support properties covering a further 320ha. The operation includes sheep, beef, cropping and a sister stud horse enterprise, providing plenty of variety and opportunities to develop your skills. The owners are also involved in other agri-business ventures.
This role suits someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work, values good stockmanship, and wants to join a supportive farming business with long-term opportunities. The role includes dagging, drenching and organising load-out for a high-turnover operation.
What We Offer
✅ Competitive remuneration package based on experience and the intensity of the role.
✅ Comfortable family home included
✅ Opportunity to work independently while being part of a larger farming team, working with other managers from multiple farming enterprises
✅ Up-to-date farming systems and equipment
✅ Excellent location close to Bulls, schools, sporting clubs and community facilities
About You
You will have:
• 5+ years' sheep and beef farming experience
• Strong stockmanship and animal health knowledge
• Confidence managing feed and grazing systems
• A reliable team of 2-3 working dogs
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Good communication and record-keeping skills
• The ability to work independently and take responsibility for day-to-day tasks
• Must be flexible for rapid changing plans, it is a very fluid operation
Experience with pivot irrigation systems would be an advantage but is not essential.
Essential Requirements
• New Zealand Driver Licence
• NZ residency or legal right to work in New Zealand
Apply before 31st October 2026
If you're looking for a role where your experience is valued and you can enjoy the benefits of rural living while being close to town, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and two referees to:
📧 office@crgrace.co.nz
For a confidential discussion, contact:
Christopher Grace
📞 021 420 253
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and may close before the advertised date if the right candidate is found.