Join our calf rearing team for Autumn calving
Drive in/drive out opportunity – flexible hours and rostered days
Fixed-term – from now until mid-Dec
Work in a purpose-built facility for calving, just a short drive from Taupō.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Join Exeter as a Calf Rearer to assist our team at our purpose-built calf rearing facility for the Autumn and Spring. You will help during the calving season, which ends mid-December, this is a fixed term position from now until mid-December 2026.
Your day-to-day activities may consist of feeding calves, general animal hygiene, picking up calves, administering animal health treatments and processing calves through the cattle yards.
We can offer flexibility with your hours within the rostered days, just chat to us about what you are looking for. As there is no on-site accommodation, reliable transport is required.
ABOUT US
Pāmu Landcorp Farming Limited is a State-Owned Enterprise with over 110 farms across New Zealand. Our purpose is to lead the delivery of innovative and sustainable agriculture solutions for future generations.
THE FARM
Located only 15 minutes from central Taupo, Exeter Calf Rearing aims to rear 2,400 calves this autumn and 3,600 in Spring.
Exeter is 130 effective ha with brand new infrastructure. Our purpose-built shed can hold up to 660 calves at a time. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to make large scale calf rearing enjoyable and efficient for staff.
ABOUT YOU
This role can be physically demanding so stamina and fitness are essential in this role. You must be able to lift 20kg.
What you need:
An exceptional attitude to health and safety and animal welfare
A good eye for detail and a willingness to learn
The ability to work unsupervised
No prior experience needed
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.
APPLY NOW
Applications close midnight on Sunday 23 August 2026. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
For more information about the role, please email Brett Dewer, Farm Manager at dewerb@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.
