Dairy Farm Assistant - Pinta Farm

Job Description

Halter technology on farm Competitive salary + accommodation Health and life insurance Pinta Dairy is Pāmu’s largest dairy operation, milking around 2,200 cows across 877 hectares THE OPPORTUNITY Join the team at Pāmu’s Pinta Dairy Farm as a Dairy Farm Assistant. This is a hands-on dairy role where you’ll be part of the day-to-day running of the farm. You’ll work with a supportive team and farm manager, and build your skills across milking, calving, feeding, fencing, moving stock, animal health and caring for the environment. No two days are quite the same. You’ll have the chance to learn from experienced people, grow your confidence, and keep developing your dairy farming career. ABOUT YOU What matters most is that you enjoy working with animals, like being outdoors, and are willing to learn. You’ll be part of a team that supports each other, works safely, and takes pride in caring for the animals, the farm and the environment. You’ll do well in this role if you: Enjoy practical, hands-on work Are comfortable working with animals Like working as part of a team Are keen to keep learning and building your skills Have a current restricted or full New Zealand driver licence Experience in a similar role is preferred We’re proud to have a supportive and inclusive culture at Pāmu, and we encourage applications from people who share our values – even if you don’t tick every box. THE PĀMU FARM Pinta Dairy Unit is Pāmu’s largest dairy operation, milking around 2,100 cows across 877 hectares. The farm is supported by an upgraded 80-bail rotary dairy shed and makes use of Halter technology to enable modern, efficient farm management. Located just outside Taupō, Pinta offers the rare combination of a large, progressive farming operation and an exceptional lifestyle – with hunting, fishing, cycling and the outdoors right on your doorstep. BENEFITS Competitive salary package, with wellbeing and family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave, health and life insurance benefits, and up to 4% KiwiSaver matching. You'll also receive an extra day of leave over Christmas, plus ongoing training and development. The role includes a two-bedroom home. For more details about the role, please contact Shane Cooper- Farm Manager: coopers@landcorp.co.nz Here is a link to the position description: https://pamuexternaldocs.pamu.co.nz/2026.04_Dairy_Farm_Assistant.pdf 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. Our values are core to who we are at Pāmu and the way that we all work together. We are Grounded, Genuine, Bold, and Shoulder-to-Shoulder. Pāmu is the brand name for Landcorp Farming Limited, and successful applicants will be employed by Landcorp Farming Limited. Farming is what we do, we’ve spent over 130 years getting to know New Zealand farms. We’re the largest, oldest, and most diversified farming company in the country. This is the place to grow, be challenged and innovative while delivering farming excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr