Head Calf Rearer

• Competitive salary – including health and life insurance
• Drive -in, drive out
• located in Colyton, Fielding

Join this large, hardworking, supportive team with good work-life balance.

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
• Selecting and picking up calves (Autumn’s only)
• Vet processes
• Organising staff and general day to day planning
• Weighing and trucking
• Maintaining the facility's presentation and pride

This is a drive in/drive out position.

The Farm

Moutoa Calf Rearing Unit is a newly established facility located in Colyton, Manawatū.

Designed primarily as a dairy beef operation, the unit features tunnel housing capable of accommodating up to 400 calves at a time.

We focus on rearing Friesian bulls as well as Hereford and Angus-type calves, which are raised to a target exit weight of 100kg. This spring, we aim to rear between 900 and 1,100 calves through the facility.

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.

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 and farm operations
• Strong understanding of animal health and welfare practices
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and compliance
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and handle multiple tasks efficiently
• A restricted or full driver’s licence
• Your own transport and accommodation

Applications close Sunday 28 June 2026. We will be interviewing applicants as they apply, so please don't wait.

For more details about the role, please contact Letitia Bonnor – [email protected] if you have any questions.

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.