Love variety? Get hands-on in a growing Northland orchard.
Love variety, being out and about, working with people and getting stuck in to make things happen?
This is a role where you’ll be right in the middle of our growing orchard operation, working alongside the team to keep the day-to-day operation running smoothly.
We’re looking for someone who enjoys being hands-on, practical and organised — someone who doesn’t mind rolling up their sleeves, getting out and about across the operation, talking to people and taking ownership of whatever needs doing.
You’ll have the opportunity to shape this role and make it your own. While you’ll have an office as your base, you’ll enjoy a varied role that combines administration with regular involvement across the orchard operations.
Your days will be varied and could include:
You’ll be someone who sees what needs doing and gets on with it. You’ll be comfortable moving between the office, orchard, accommodation and other operational areas, balancing administration with practical support across a busy operation that runs 7 days a week. While the operation runs year-round, the role itself is structured around agreed working hours, with flexibility required when needed.
No two days will be the same — and that’s exactly what makes this role so rewarding.
You’re organised and capable, but you’re also practical, approachable and hands-on. You enjoy being busy, working with people and finding solutions.
You’ll be confident working independently, comfortable juggling competing priorities and happy to get involved wherever you’re needed.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
Most importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys being part of a team, takes ownership, gets things done and isn’t afraid to get your hands dirty.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, help shape a growing operation and enjoy a genuine mix of people, organisation, problem-solving and hands-on work, we’d love to hear from you.
Pāmu is the brand name for Landcorp Farming Limited. Pāmu stands for best practice in sustainable and
safe farming, and for the unique provenance of New Zealand foods, nutrition products and fibre on global markets. We chose the Māori word ‘Pāmu’ for its literal meaning ‘to farm’ and also to reflect the Māori concept of guardianship of the environment.
Pāmu's Kapiro Orchard, located in Kerikeri, is a significant component of Pāmu’s horticultural expansion. The 70-hectare avocado orchard and growing berry operation is situated on Kapiro Station. The orchard benefits from the region's favourable climate and fertile soils.
At Pāmu we offer a competitive salary package with additional benefits, including health and life insurance, up to 4% KiwiSaver matching, an extra day of leave over Christmas, and enhanced parental leave benefits, as well as ongoing training and development.
Applications close Sunday 11 October, 2026, we will be interviewing applicants as they apply, so please don't wait.
For more details about the role, please email Kim Leemeyer: leemeyerk@landcorp.co.nz.
For a position description, please use this link:
Horticulture_Operations_Support_Administrator.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. 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.
