Farm Water & Maintenance Specialist - Rangitaiki Station

Competitive SalaryHealth and life insuranceAccommodation providedDive into a role where your problem-solving skills and passion for farm systems will make a real impact in our Infrastructure team supporting farm performance.THE OPPORTUNITYIf you like variety in your day and enjoy solving practical challenges, this role is for you. Around half your time (50%) will be focused on keeping our water systems running smoothly across the station—making sure everything flows as it should. You’ll have smart monitoring technology to help you stay on top of things, so you’re never working blind.The rest of your time will be hands-on with other farm infrastructure work:Fencing (35%) – helping maintain and build the structures that keep the farm moving.Tractor work (10%) – getting behind the wheel when needed.Wider team support (5%) – pitching in where it counts.No two days are the same, and if you’re curious, practical, and keen to learn, we’ll give you the training and support to grow your skills. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration and takes pride in keeping one of New Zealand’s largest farms running at its best.THE FARMRangitaiki Station is Pāmu’s second-largest farm and New Zealand’s third-largest, covering 8,317 ha and running a diverse mix of sheep, beef and deer. The scale and complexity of the station provides unique opportunities for professional development and large-scale impact.Located near Taupō, the station features flat to rolling terrain at 650–900m ASL. Winters are long, but explosive spring growth offers great pasture potential. The full team includes 22 skilled and passionate staff working collaboratively across farm systems.About YouThis role is perfect for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly. You don’t need to be an expert in water systems—we’ll teach you—but if you’ve worked in roles where problem-solving and getting stuck in are part of the day, you’ll feel right at home.You Might Have Experience AsA farm general hand, fencer, or tractor driver.Worked in mechanics, engineering, or workshop maintenance.Been involved in water reticulation, city water services, or similar.Or simply have a knack for fixing things and want to learn more.You’ll be provided with a modern three-bedroom home, giving you the space and comfort to enjoy rural living. Located just 40 minutes from Taupō, Rangitaiki offers an excellent work-life balance, with fishing, hiking, hunting, and other outdoor pursuits right on your doorstep.APPLY NOWApplications close Sunday 02 November 2025. we will be interviewing applicants as they apply, so please don't wait.For more details about the role, please contact the Infrastructure Manager: Ian Lewis on 027 291 4705 or lewisi@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.