Dairy Farm Assistant - Wingpoint Dairy

Competitive salaryUp to 4% KiwiSaver matchingFixed-term until the end of January 2026Your next big career move is waiting — a rewarding dairy role with great work-life balance and the outdoors at your doorstep. The OpportunityReady to take the next step in your dairy career? At Wingpoint Dairy, we offer more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to grow your skills, take on real responsibility, and become part of a future-focused, supportive team. You’ll contribute to day-to-day farm operations and work closely with your team to help achieve production and animal welfare goals.

We provide full training and ongoing support. You’ll be encouraged to take initiative, grow your capabilities, and mentor less experienced team members. This is a hands-on position ideal for someone with a strong work ethic and a genuine passion for farming. Be part of a culture that values safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement. This is a fixed-term role until the end of January 2026. The FarmWingpoint Dairy is a 330 effective hectare property, milking 780 cows twice daily through a 70-bail rotary shed. It’s located just fifteen minutes from Martinborough and twenty minutes south of Featherston.

We also operate a 96-hectare support block just ten minutes up the road. The farm is well situated for families, with a nearby school bus route and plenty of recreational activities. With Greytown and Martinborough on our doorstep, there’s no shortage of community events and amenities. BenefitsAt Pāmu, we offer a competitive salary package and a range of additional benefits, including ongoing training and development. A 6 and 2 Roster during calving, moving to a 5 and 2 Roster for the rest of the season.

A three-bedroom home is available, and the location offers both convenience and lifestyle — close to the school bus stop and surrounded by outdoor and community activities. About YouYou’re someone who takes pride in doing the job right — whether it's optimising pasture performance, ensuring animal health, or pitching in to support your team. You’ll Ideally BringSome experience in dairy farming (we’re open to all levels, but milking experience is a must)Confidence operating two-wheelers, SxS and farm equipment — training provided if neededA good attitude and a willingness to work with others in the team.

You’ll Need To HaveA proactive attitude toward health, safety, and teamworkStrong communication skills and the ability to work independentlyA restricted or full driver’s licenceApply Now Applications close Sunday 24 August 2025. We will be interviewing applicants as they apply, so please don't wait. Feel free to contact Farm Manager - Richie McCready on mccreadyr@landcorp. co. nz if you have any questions about this role. 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.