Royal family: Shepherd’s job with King Charles that Kiwis can apply for - but there’s catch

Many Kiwis have a fascination with the royal family, whether it be tuning in for major events like a coronation, the funeral of a popular monarch or simply following the lives of the Windsors. Now one person has the chance to get up close and personal with not only the family, but work specifically for King Charles III - and its a role that could suit a Kiwi with a rural background. King Charles is on the hunt for a shepherd to care for his royal flock of 2000 sheep.

The Sandringham Estate has put out a job advert wanting to attract a skilled shepherd with two years’ experience in a similar role to look after the King’s 2000 Aberfields. The 200ha grassland is used for breeding ewes and beef shorthorn-based cattle..