Dairy Farm Assistant - Achilles Farm

Join the team at Pāmu's Achilles Farm, just 15 minutes from Taupō. The Opportunity Join the team at Pāmu's Achilles Farm as a Dairy Farm Assistant. This is a hands-on dairy role where you'll be part of the day-to-day running of the farm. You'll work with a supportive team and farm manager, and build your skills across milking, calving, feeding, fencing, moving stock, animal health and caring for the environment. No two days are quite the same. You'll have the chance to learn from experienced people, grow your confidence, and keep developing your dairy farming career. About You You might already have dairy farming experience, or you may be ready to take the next step in your farming career. What matters most is that you enjoy working with animals, like being outdoors, and are willing to learn. You'll be part of a team that supports each other, works safely, and takes pride in caring for the animals, the farm and the environment. Enjoy practical, hands-on work Are comfortable working with animals Can ask questions and speak up when you need help Like working as part of a team Are keen to keep learning and building your skills Have a current restricted or full New Zealand driver licence We're proud to have a supportive and inclusive culture at Pāmu, and we encourage applications from people who share our values – even if you don't tick every box. Achilles Dairy Unit is part of the Pāmu Pastoral Complex, just 15 minutes from Taupō. Set on an 840 effective ha block, the farm milks 2,250 cows through a 60-bail rotary shed. You'll also get to work with Halter technology on farm, helping make day-to-day stock management more efficient. With Taupō close by, you can enjoy the best of the central North Island lifestyle, from the lake and mountain biking trails to cafés, shops, schools, and plenty of outdoor recreation. health and life insurance enhanced parental leave benefits up to 4% KiwiSaver matching as part of a competitive salary package ongoing training and development to help you thrive This opportunity comes with a range of accommodation options. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr