Dairy Farm Assistant - Tram Road Dairy

Competitive salary including health and life insuranceUp to 4% KiwiSaver matchingJoin a supportive teamLove the outdoors - get paid to work where others holiday – live in WestportTHE OPPPORTUNITYJoin Pāmu and our dedicated team on at Tram Road Dairy, a well-managed farm in Westport.You’ll support daily operations, including milking, feeding, and general farm maintenance.This role offers a chance to work closely with the farm manager, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to the overall farm operations. Whether you're looking to start a career in agriculture or seeking a new challenge, this position provides a supportive environment to grow and learn.Key ResponsibilitiesMilking cows and ensuring animal welfareFeeding livestock and monitoring their healthAssisting with calving and calf rearingMaintaining farm equipment and infrastructureParticipating in pasture management and environmental initiativesTHE FARMLocated ten minutes south of Westport, Tram Road Dairy is a unique dairy farm due to its undulating terrain and significant amount of QE2 and DOC reserves within its boundary. Recreational activities abound, both inside and outside the farm boundary.880 Kiwi Cross Cows peak milk60 bail rotary with ACRs and Milk HubApprox 429 ha eff and 300 ha bushRolling terrain with sandy soilsBenefitsWe 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.A three-bedroom house is available, the farm is close to the school bus stop and the location allows easy access to a wide range of recreational activities.About YouYou’ll bring a willingness to learn, get stuck in, your self-motivation, drive and contribute to the team’s success. Ideally, you’ll also have:Experience in a similar dairy farming role (or a strong interest in developing one)Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a teamA proactive attitude with initiative and commitment to animal welfare and health & safetyA current NZ restricted or full driver’s licenceAPPLY NOWApplications close Sunday 09 November 2025. We will be interviewing applicants as they apply, so please don't wait.For more details about the role, please email Preet Singh - Farm Manager: singhp@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.