Competitive salary
Health and Life Insurance
Accommodation provided
Exciting, varied opportunity where you’ll do general maintenance, fencing and some stockwork when required.
THE OPPORTUNITY
From operating tractors to tackling fencing projects, both new builds and repairs - you’ll play a hands-on role in keeping the farm running smoothly
As part of our tight-knit team, your days will be a mix of fencing, general maintenance, tractor work, and occasional stock handling. While the role is primarily focused on fencing and farm upkeep, there will be times you’ll be in the yards working with livestock.
Experience with stock is a bonus, but a willingness to learn and get stuck in is just as important.
ABOUT YOU
You’ll bring experience in a fencing and/or a repairs and maintenance role, you’ll also have:
A proactive and positive attitude
Confidence in planning and leading daily farm activities
Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards
A current full NZ driver’s licence
A willingness to work as part of a team and to lead by example
We’re proud to have a supportive and inclusive culture at Pāmu. If this role sounds like a good fit for you, but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
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 PĀMU FARM
Waiteti Farm is a productive 650 effective hectare sheep and beef finishing operation. Located near Mangakino and just a short drive to Tokoroa, the farm features rolling terrain well-suited to finishing systems.
This is a great spot for someone who enjoys the outdoors – with hunting and fishing close by, and plenty of space to breathe.
There are two schools in the area and a school bus pick-up just four kilometres from the farm gate, making it a practical choice for families too.
BENEFITS
We offer a 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.
This role comes with accommodation.
Applications close midnight Sunday 23 August 2026 We will be interviewing applicants as they apply.
For more details about the role, please email Mike Henwood on henwoodm@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.
