Fencer General - Waikite Farm at Pamu Farms of New Zealand

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fencing, General Maintenance, Tractor Operation, Stock Handling, Health and Safety Commitment, Teamwork, Leadership, Proactive Attitude

Industry

Farming

Description

Competitive salary Located just 25 minutes south of Rotorua 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 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 Located just 25 minutes south of Rotorua in the Waikite Valley, Waikite Farm is a 1016 ha livestock farm that has a diverse mix of enterprises, including Silver Stabilizer cattle stud and Pāmu’s award-winning Texel, FocusPrimeTM terminal sheep studs. 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 At Pāmu, we know diverse perspectives make us stronger, and we encourage applications from people who share our values - even if you don’t tick every box. 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. A warm three-bedroom home is available. Applications close midnight Sunday 22 February 2026. we will be interviewing applicants as they apply. For more details about the role, please email Peter Strawbridge– Farm Manager: strawbridgep@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 general maintenance, fencing, and some stockwork as needed. You will operate tractors and tackle fencing projects, both new builds and repairs.