Fixed-term – to end of November
Full-time and part-time options available – let us know what works for you
Drive in/Drive out – great location – just outside of Taupō and close to town
No experience required – support and training provided
THE OPPORTUNITY
Work around your schedule with part-time work, join our team on Bounty Farm as a calf rearer, you don’t need experience, we will provide support and training. You’ll be caring for young calves, feeding, weighing, drafting, drenching, and monitoring their health and welfare.
Reliable transport is required as the role is drive in/drive out. The position runs from now until the end of November 2026, with both part-time and full-time options available, we can work around your schedule.
THE FARM
Bounty Dairy Unit is a 629-hectare property that winters 1,700 cows and milks 1,600 through a 60-bail rotary at peak.
Located just ten minutes from Taupō - close to town.
ABOUT YOU
This is an opportunity even with no prior experience required, training is provided. If you’re someone who takes pride in doing the job right and has a real care for animals, loves working outdoors, then we want to hear from you.
About You:
You have an exceptional attitude to health and safety and animal welfare
You are physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
You hold a restricted or full driver’s license
APPLY NOW
Applications close midnight Sunday 06 September 2026. We will be interviewing applicants as they apply.
For more details about this opportunity, please contact Bevan Samuel – Farm Manager on samuelb@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.
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. To read more, click on this link to see them on our website. To see what it's like to work in our Dairy team, click on this link to see A Day In The Life of a Dairy Assistant at Pāmu, or to learn about what our Livestock team is all about, click on this link to see A Day In The Life of a Shepherd at Pāmu.
Pāmu is the brand name for Landcorp Farming Limited, and successful applicants will be employed by Landcorp Farming Limited.
At Pāmu, we are committed to enriching our land, our people, and the future of food and fibre for Aotearoa New Zealand. As the brand name for Landcorp Farming Limited, a State-Owned Enterprise established in 1886, we are proud to be the largest pastoral farming company in New Zealand, managing nearly 360,000 hectares across more than 100 farms.
We aim to farm sustainably and responsibly, ensuring that future generations inherit a thriving agricultural landscape. We manage a broad mix of land types and classes, including some of New Zealand’s most iconic farms such as Wairākei Estate and Molesworth Station. Balancing operational performance with environmental stewardship is at the core of everything we do.
Our farming approach is rooted in innovation and sustainability. We are constantly evolving our practices to reduce environmental impact, enhance biodiversity, and create long-term value for the land we are entrusted to manage. Our leadership in organic farming, methane-reducing livestock, and conservation efforts are key examples of how we are shaping the future of agriculture.
Kaitiakitanga—guardianship of the environment—is fundamental to our operations. We are dedicated to nurturing the land, protecting ecosystems, and reducing our carbon footprint. We’re committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and have protected over 10,000 hectares of conservation land under QEII covenants. As stewards of these natural assets, we strive to enhance both the land and the wider agricultural sector.
Our people are at the heart of Pāmu. With 630 permanent staff, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive workplace. We invest in the growth and well-being of our team through comprehensive safety measures, mental health training, and development opportunities.
