Lead Calf Rearer

• Fixed-term – start mid-July to end of November
• Guaranteed at least 30 hours a week
• Drive in/Drive out

Great Location - just out of Taupō

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you an experienced calf-rearer looking to take the next step, or maybe you already have experience leading a team, either way we’d love to hear from you.

As the Head Calf Rearer, you will manage the daily logistics, the team and operations of the calf shed.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Supporting with animal health treatments & vaccinations
• Feeding calves, milk mix requirements
• Organising staff and general day to day planning
• Weighing and trucking

This is a drive in/drive out position.

Fixed-term starts mid-July and goes until the end of November, you will get a guaranteed 30 hours a week, with the possibility to work more hours.

THE FARM

Victory Dairy is a large-scale, well-run operation milking 950 cows through a 54-bail rotary shed twice a day. It’s a busy farm with plenty of variety, making it a great place to build your skills, grow your confidence, and take the next step in your dairy career.

About You

You’re someone who takes pride in doing things well, whether it's ensuring the health and growth of the calves, maintaining the facility's presentation, or stepping up to support your team.

You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in calf rearing
• Understanding of animal health and welfare practices
• Organisational and leadership skills
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and compliance
• A restricted or full driver’s licence
• Your own transport and accommodation

Applications close midnight Sunday 14 June 2026. We will be interviewing applicants as they apply.

To find out more about this opportunity, please email Farm Manager – Jacob Ratu on: [email protected] or (027) 511 2043.

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.