Head Game Keeper — Historic Estate, Accommodation Included

Lagoon Hill Station Ltd; Tuturumuri; On-site; NZD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Power included

Accommodation package

Total employment package

Job summary

Lagoon Hill Station Ltd in New Zealand seeks a proactive Head Game Keeper to manage game birds and assist with farm operations. The role includes breeding, feeding, fencing, and machinery maintenance within a historic rural estate.

The ideal candidate can work independently or in a team, with strong references and a willingness to obtain a firearms license. Accommodation and some utilities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in rearing birds; not essential.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Strong references.
• Clean current International driver's license.
• Firearms license preferred or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Game bird management.
• Breeding and raising (poultry) bird stock.
• Whistle feeding.
• Fencing, repairs and general property maintenance.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Maintain high standards of animal welfare, presentation and safety
• Assist with livestock handling and general farm duties when time allows

Skills

Game bird management

Bird breeding

Livestock handling

Machinery operation

Farm maintenance

Tools

Farm machinery

Job description

Lagoon Hill Station Ltd in New Zealand seeks a proactive Head Game Keeper to manage game birds and assist with farm operations. The role includes breeding, feeding, fencing, and machinery maintenance within a historic rural estate.

The ideal candidate can work independently or in a team, with strong references and a willingness to obtain a firearms license. Accommodation and some utilities are provided.