Farm Hand and Show Presenter

Springboard Community Works – North Shore, North Island Work with animals. Meet people from around the world. Make a difference. Sheepworld is one of New Zealand's iconic rural tourism attractions, proudly owned and operated by Springboard, a charitable organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable young people and their families. Every visit to Sheepworld helps fund programmes that create positive change in our community. Open seven days a week, Sheepworld welcomes visitors from across New Zealand and around the world to experience authentic farming through our live sheep shearing demonstrations, animal feed-outs, and interactive farm experiences. Farm Hand & Show Presenter Work with animals. Meet people from around the world. Make a difference. Sheepworld is one of New Zealand's iconic rural tourism attractions, proudly owned and operated by Springboard, a charitable organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable young people and their families. Every visit to Sheepworld helps fund programmes that create positive change in our community. Open seven days a week, Sheepworld welcomes visitors from across New Zealand and around the world to experience authentic farming through our live sheep shearing demonstrations, animal feed-outs, and interactive farm experiences. The Opportunity We're looking for a reliable, energetic, and enthusiastic Farm Hand & Show Presenter who enjoys working with animals, takes pride in maintaining a high-quality farm environment, and loves interacting with people. This is a unique opportunity that combines practical farm work with presenting authentic farming demonstrations to visitors from around the world. No two days are the same. Working alongside a small, passionate team, you'll help deliver memorable visitor experiences while ensuring our animals receive exceptional care and our farm is maintained to the highest standard. In this role, you will: Present engaging sheep shearing shows and farm demonstrations to visitors. Interact with guests from around the world, creating a friendly and memorable experience. Provide hands‑on care for a variety of farm animals. Carry out general farm maintenance and daily farm duties. Maintain high standards of animal welfare and presentation across the farm. About You We're looking for someone who: Is available to work five days per week, including one weekend day and public holidays. Is physically fit and enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions. Can shear sheep, or is willing to learn through on‑the‑job training. Is confident speaking to groups of up to 100 people alongside a colleague. Has a warm, friendly, and outgoing personality. Can work well within a team while also using initiative to work independently. Has previous experience in farming, agriculture, or animal husbandry (preferred but not essential). Why Join Sheepworld? At Sheepworld, you'll enjoy a role that combines farming, tourism, and purpose. You'll work with a fantastic team, care for well‑loved animals, meet visitors from all over the world, and know that your work directly contributes to changing the lives of young people through Springboard's community programmes. If you're looking for a rewarding role where every day is different, we’d love to hear from you. A full New Zealand driver’s licence is essential. Applicants must currently live in New Zealand and have full working rights with no restrictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr