Beef Finishing Specialist - Whenuakite Farm at Pamu Farms of New Zealand

Thames, Waikato, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Stockmanship, Working Dogs, Communication, Teamwork, Health And Safety, Animal Welfare, Record-keeping, Beef Finishing, Pasture Management

Industry

Farming

Description

Competitive salary Health and Life Insurance Three-bedroom home provided Great location, 20 mins from Whitianga, based on the Coromandel Peninsula THE OPPORTUNITY Ready for your next step in farming? If you have experience as a shepherd or in beef finishing and enjoy working hands‑on with stock, this role could be a great fit. You’ll be part of a small, friendly team where there’s room to learn, grow, and feel supported in your work. In this role, you’ll help with moving stock, monitoring lightweight production, and looking after pastures and general farm work. Your day will be varied, practical, and outdoors. You’ll also learn how we do things at Pāmu, using our systems and processes, with plenty of support along the way. We take health and safety seriously and make sure everyone gets home safe at the end of the day. THE FARM Nestled just 20 minutes from Whitianga on the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula, Whenuakite Farm spans 520 effective hectares and operates efficient bull systems (permanent) - without the need for supplementary feeding. This approach reflects our commitment to sustainable, pasture-based farming. Beyond the farm gates, you’ll discover an exceptional lifestyle. The area is renowned for its stunning beaches, scenic walking tracks, and a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities, all within easy reach. It’s the perfect setting for those who value both rewarding work and a vibrant, active lifestyle. ABOUT YOU Whether you're experienced or looking to step up, we’re happy to support the right person with training and development. You will bring: Experience in good stockmanship At least two working dogs Excellent communication and teamwork abilities A proactive approach to health, safety, and animal welfare Good attention to detail and record-keeping At Pāmu, we value diverse perspectives and welcome applications from people who share our values - even if you don’t meet every single requirement. BENEFITS We offer a competitive salary package, with wellbeing and family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave, health and life insurance benefits, and up to 4% KiwiSaver matching. You'll also receive an extra day of leave over Christmas, plus ongoing training and development. This role comes with a very tidy 3-bedroom home. Primary school (Whenuakite) bus one-kilometre, Secondary school (Mercey bay area) three kilometres. APPLY NOW Applications close midnight Sunday 05 July 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Alister Smith, Farm Manager on (027) 241- 7726 or smitha@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. Farming is what we do, we’ve spent over 130 years getting to know New Zealand farms. We’re the largest, oldest, and most diversified farming company in the country. This is the place to grow, be challenged and innovative while delivering farming excellence.

Responsibilities

The role involves moving stock, monitoring lightweight production, and maintaining pastures and general farm infrastructure. The specialist will implement Pāmu's systems and processes while adhering to strict health and safety standards.