Join a collaborative, high performing team
Accommodation included
Health and life insurance
Great location – Just outside of Reefton
THE OPPORTUNITY
Join the collaborative, high-performing team on Somerville's Dairy and gain hands-on experience across all areas of modern dairy farming. You’ll assist with tasks from milking, calving, and feeding stock to effluent management, spraying, and fencing, while learning the skills - including shed and animal health management, mating plans, and moving stock.
This is a hands-on role for someone with a passion for farming, and a desire to grow their career in a collaborative, supportive environment.
ABOUT YOU
You’re enthusiastic, hands-on, and ready to contribute to the team’s success. You’re eager to learn, develop your skills, and make a real impact on the farm. 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 independently as well as part of a team
A proactive attitude, with initiative and a commitment to animal welfare and health & safety
A current NZ restricted or full driver’s licence
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
Somervilles Dairy Unit is located just outside of Reefton. Somervilles is a progressive 492 ha property milking approximately 1,000 cows through a 60-bail rotary shed with ACR’s, MilkHub and an in-shed feeding system.
BENEFITS
We offer a competitive salary package, including health and life insurance, enhanced parental leave benefits, and up to 4% KiwiSaver matching. You'll also receive an extra day of leave over Christmas, plus ongoing training and development.
This role comes with accommodation A three-bedroom house close to school bus and is a 15-minute drive to Reefton
APPLY NOW
Applications close midnight Sunday 30 August 2026, we will be contacting applicants as they apply.
To find out more about this opportunity email the hiring manager, Kasun Pahala Vithanage: pahalavithanagek@landcorp.co.nz
For a copy of the job description, please use this link: Dairy Farm Assistant
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.
