Fencer General - Aratiatia Farm at Pamu Farms of New Zealand

Taupō, Waikato, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fencing, General Maintenance, Tractor Work, Stock Handling, Repairs, Planning, Leading Daily Farm Activities, Health And Safety Compliance, Environmental Standards Compliance, Teamwork

Industry

Farming

Description

Competitive salary Located just 10 minutes from Taupō Accommodation, health and life Insurance Exciting, varied opportunity where you’ll do general maintenance, fencing and some stockwork when required. THE OPPORTUNITY From operating tractors to tackling fencing projects, both new builds and repairs - you’ll play a hands-on role in keeping the farm running smoothly as a Fencer General on Aratiatia Farm. As part of our tight-knit team, your days will be a mix of fencing, general maintenance, tractor work, and occasional stock handling. While the role is primarily focused on fencing and farm upkeep, there will be times you’ll be in the yards working with livestock. Experience with stock is a bonus, but a willingness to learn and get stuck in is just as important. ABOUT US Pāmu Landcorp Farming Limited is a State-Owned Enterprise with over 110 farms across New Zealand. Our purpose is to lead the delivery of innovative and sustainable agriculture solutions for future generations. THE FARM Aratiatia Farm is in a beautiful part of the country, just a quick 10 minutes’ drive from Taupō. Aratiatia runs 19,500 stock units over 1,989 ha including sheep, beef cattle and dairy graziers. ABOUT YOU You’ll bring experience in a fencing and/or a repairs and maintenance role, you’ll also have: A proactive and positive attitude Confidence in planning and leading daily farm activities Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards A current full NZ driver’s licence A willingness to work as part of a team and to lead by example We’re proud to have a supportive and inclusive culture at Pāmu. If this role sounds like a good fit for you, but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. BENEFITS We care about your wellbeing - that’s why we offer health and life insurance, enhanced parental leave benefits, and up to 4% KiwiSaver matching as part of a competitive salary package. You’ll also receive an extra day of leave over Christmas, along with ongoing training and development to help you thrive. A warm three-bedroom home is available. Applications close midnight Sunday 01 March 2026. we will be interviewing applicants as they apply. For more details about the role, please contact Carl Carmichael on (027) 229-4823 or email carmichaelc@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 a mix of fencing projects (new builds and repairs), general farm maintenance, and operating tractors to keep the farm running smoothly. There will also be occasional requirements to work in the yards handling livestock.