SHEPHERD’S ROLE
Fairlie, South Canterbury.
Blue Mountain is a high country station situated 30 minutes away from Fairlie, South Canterbury in the Four Peaks Range. The property is 9,500 ha ranging from rolling to steep hill country carrying 14000 Merino sheep and 500 plus Angus cattle.
This Role is..
90% on foot mustering in steep hill country
10% - General Farm Duties– drenching, fencing etc
We require someone with the following attributes..
* A highly motivated person with a passion for the high country
* A strong interest in Merino wool
* Good stockmanship
* A good team player
* A good level of fitness
* A minimum of 2 working dogs
* A keen interest in training dogs
We are offering..
* On the job training
* Accommodation
* An opportunity for growth within the business
* Wifi, firewood, power, dog tucker, some vet bills.
The role also come with all the benefits of high country living this includes on farm fishing and hunting. Fairlie has a very friendly and social local community. There are many different club facilities nearby, two ski fields just down the road, three local dog trial clubs, a thriving Young Farmers Club and a strong local rugby club.
Contact person – Roddy & Lauren Brown
Please send all applications to bluemountainwranglers@gmail.com
Or call 0210 822 4600
Applicants must provide a CV and references.
Applicants must already be living in New Zealand and a valid work visa.
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