Shearer, Kaikuti hipi
Also known as
- Sheep shearer, goat shearer
Shearers cut the wool from sheep with clippers.
Duration
1:59 mins
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$55K to $111K
Most common
$149K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Shearers
- usually work shifts and may work extra hours or weekends
- usually work in shearing sheds, and may travel locally and nationally
- may work in dirty, dusty and hot conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, work well in a team and under pressure
Tasks
- shear sheep
- catch and handle sheep
- move sheep
- release sheep into counting pen
- gather and press wool
- keep work areas clean
- maintain clippers and combs
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- experience in similar work
- a Shearing Essentials (Junior) Micro-credential (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Wool Harvesting (Level 3)
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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