Lead Calf Rearer - Broadlands Organic Dairy
Pamu - Landcorp
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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
APPLY NOW
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: ratuj@landcorp.co.nz 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.
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Recruitment Team for more information.
Pamu - Landcorp
Pāmu is a recognised leader not only in New Zealand’s agricultural sector, but around the world where our farming practices are studied and emulated. 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.
Our Story
Pāmu is the brand name for Landcorp Farming Limited. We chose the Māori word ‘Pāmu’ not just for its literal meaning ‘to farm’ but also to reflect the Māori concept of guardianship of the environment (kaitiakitanga).
Landcorp Farming Limited is a State-Owned Enterprise with a nationwide portfolio of farms that produce milk, beef, lamb, wool, venison, wood and more. Pāmu strives to be a leader in New Zealand agriculture, carefully creating natural products of high quality.
Our Values
Grounded: We are proud guardians of our land and our animals, and we are grounded in our connections with these; our proactive protection of the environment ensures a prosperous future for now and for generations to come.
Genuine: We are genuine, always keeping it real, considering our neighbours and our impact; we are easy to engage with and we always deliver what we commit to.
Bold: We are bold in our vision, not afraid of the new; always growing and improving for a sustainable future in farming.
Shoulder-to-shoulder: We work together, shoulder-to-shoulder, united as a team to ensure each other’s safety and wellbeing; we bring out the best in each other and the communities we work in.
