Shepherd, Hēpara
Also known as
- Sheep farmer, head shepherd, general shepherd
Shepherds herd sheep, cows and other animals on farms. They provide animal care, farm maintenance and farmland management. They may work with farm dogs.
Duration
2:36 mins
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$50K to $59K
Most common
$65K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Shepherds
- usually work regular business hours but may work irregular and long hours in peak seasons
- usually work on farms and may travel locally
- may work in all weather conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, responsible and safety conscious
Tasks
- herd sheep, cows and other animals using dogs
- provide animal care
- build and repair fences
- do farm maintenance activities
- look after grass for animals to graze
- monitor and manage animal health
- measure and plan feed supplies
- fix and check farm water systems
- drive farm vehicles
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become a shepherd and experience and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- a driver licence
- a New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 3 and 4)
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but NCEA Level 2 may be useful.
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