Dairy Calf General - Exeter Calf Rearing

About the role

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 If you e njoy working outdoors and being active throughout the day , and you are omfortable working with animals and handling calves gently and safely , this role could be for you. It can be physically demanding so stamina and fitness are essential. You must be able to lift 20kg . What you need : An exceptional attitude to h ealth and s afety and a nimal w elfare A good eye for detail and a willingness to learn The ability to work unsupervised Experience on farm or with calves is helpful, but not essential - we're happy to train someone with the right attitude. A full and current driver 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. APPLY NOW Applications close midnight on Sunday 12 July 202 6 . W e 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.

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Drive in/drive out opportunity - flexible hours and rostered days Fixed-term - from now until end of December 2026 Some livestock experience would be preferred W ork in a purpose-built facility for calving , just a short drive from Taupō. T HE OPPORTUNITY Join our team as a Dairy Calf General and play an important part in our Dairy Beef programme during the busy calving season. This fixed-term role runs through until the end of December 2026 and offers a great opportunity to work hands-on with animals in a supportive farm environment. Your days will be varied and active, working alongside the farm team to tag, scan, weigh and move newborn calves. You'll spend time out on farm collecting calves, helping process them through the yards, and making sure animal welfare standards are always well cared for. This is a practical role where no two days are the same. It's a great fit for someone who enjoys being outdoors, working with animals, and being part of a close-knit team during one of the busiest and most rewarding times of the farming year.

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