The Opportunity We’re looking for a Fixed Term Dairy Farm Assistant to join the high-performing team at Halls Dairy. In this role, you’ll assist with a range of farm tasks — from milking, calving, and feeding stock, to effluent management, spraying, and fencing. You’ll play an important part in the day-to-day operations and work closely with your team to help meet production and animal welfare goals. You’ll receive full training and support, and we’ll encourage you to take the initiative, develop your skills, and support newer team members along the way. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with a great work ethic and a passion for farming. Enjoy being part of a culture that values safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement. This is a fixed-term role, with an anticipated start around 01 July to mid-February 2026. The Farm Halls Dairy is located just 20 minutes from Taupō and is part of Pāmu – a leader in sustainable, high-performing farming. Halls Dairy milks 680 cows across 266 hectares using a modern 54-bail rotary system and prides itself on safety, quality, and environmental stewardship. About You You’ll bring a willingness to learn, get stuck in, and contribute to the team’s success. Ideally, you’ll also have: Experience in a similar dairy farming role (or a strong interest in developing one)Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team A proactive attitude with initiative and a commitment to animal welfare and health & safety The ability to coach and support junior or new staff where required A current NZ restricted or full driver’s licence Benefits We offer a competitive salary package, including health and life insurance, enhanced parental leave benefits, and up to 4% Kiwi Saver matching. You'll also receive an extra day of leave over Christmas, plus ongoing training and development. This opportunity comes with a warm two-bedroom home. Apply Now Applications close Sunday 25 May 2025. We will be interviewing applicants as they apply. To find out more about this opportunity, email Farm Manager Jodie Sharma at: sharmaa@landcorp.co.nz. To be eligible for this role, you must be available for an in-person interview and have unrestricted legal rights to work in New Zealand. We are unable to accept applicants on temporary work visas for permanent opportunities. Pāmu provides a safe workplace, and the successful applicant will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and undergo a criminal background check prior to being appointed. Apply online for this role or contact the Recruitment Team for more information. Pāmu is a recognized leader in New Zealand’s agricultural sector and globally, where our farming practices are studied and emulated. Pāmu stands for best practice in sustainable and safe farming, and for the unique provenance of New Zealand foods, nutrition products, and fibre on international markets. Our Story Pāmu is the brand name for Landcorp Farming Limited. We chose the Māori word ‘Pāmu’ not just for its literal meaning ‘to farm’ but also to reflect the Māori concept of guardianship of the environment (kaitiakitanga). Landcorp Farming Limited is a State-Owned Enterprise with farms nationwide producing milk, beef, lamb, wool, venison, wood, and more. Pāmu strives to be a leader in New Zealand agriculture, creating natural, high-quality products. Our Values Grounded: We are proud guardians of our land and animals, proactively protecting the environment for a prosperous future. Genuine: We keep it real, consider our neighbors and impact, and always deliver on our commitments. Bold: We embrace innovation and continuous improvement for sustainable farming. Shoulder-to-shoulder: We work as a team, ensuring safety and wellbeing, and bringing out the best in each other and our communities.
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