Sustainability Advisor at Pamu Farms of New Zealand

, , New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sustainability, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Planning, Farm Systems, Nutrient Management, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Biodiversity, Freshwater, Relationship Building, Communication, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Regulatory Knowledge, Farm Environment Planning, Operational Leadership

Industry

Farming

Description

Competitive salary Drive real sustainability outcomes across agriculture Can be based anywhere in Southland or Otago – with travel Already working in sustainability or agriculture? Broaden your impact and perspective through a one-year fixed-term/secondment at Pāmu. THE OPPORTUNITY This is a chance to step into a role where your work genuinely makes a difference to the land, to farming communities, and to the future of sustainable agriculture in Aotearoa. As a Sustainability Advisor at Pāmu, you’ll work at both a national and regional level, giving you variety, influence, and valuable development opportunities. You’ll contribute to national sustainability workstreams while also partnering closely with an Operational Leadership team to help turn strategy into practical, on-farm outcomes. You’ll be part of a supportive, values-led team of sustainability professionals who collaborate, share knowledge, and back one another. Together, you’ll ensure Pāmu stays ahead of emerging regulatory and market requirements, delivers on Farm Environment Plans, and also identify new opportunities to improve sustainability outcomes across our farms. In this role, you’ll build trusted relationships with operational leaders, farm teams, regulators, and external partners. You’ll work across dairy, livestock, and forestry operations, drawing connections between climate, freshwater, biodiversity and farm planning to deliver integrated, real-world solutions. This is a one-year fixed-term role, open to secondment, and suited to someone who enjoys variety, problem solving, and connection. The role involves regular travel throughout Southland and Otago, and offers flexibility around where you’re based, with options to work from home or possibly from one of our farm offices. If you are motivated by making change happen, while being well supported - this is an opportunity to do meaningful work alongside people who care deeply about what they do. 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. ABOUT YOU You may already be doing similar sustainability or planning work in another organisation and be looking to broaden your learning and perspective through a secondment or fixed-term opportunity. Either way, you’re someone who can hit the ground running, bringing confidence, curiosity, and practical experience to a new environment. You’re organised, personable, and enjoy working with people. You bring a technical foundation in environmental or agricultural sustainability, and you’re comfortable turning complex information into practical, trusted advice. You manage your work well, can juggle multiple priorities, love problem solving, build strong relationships, and are comfortable working across a range of topics and stakeholders. You’ll likely bring: Knowledge of regional rules, winter grazing practices, environment plans and freshwater outcomes Experience in using Overseer, FarmIQ and Farmax Background in one or more of farm environment planning, consenting, nutrient management, greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity, and/or freshwater ideally in an agricultural context Proven relationship-building and communication skills A practical, well-organised approach and willingness to travel regularly A qualification or equivalent experience in environmental science, planning, farm systems, or a related field 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. APPLY NOW Applications close midnight Sunday 25 January 2026. For further information about the role please contact Head of Sustainability - Sam Bridgman: bridgmans@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

As a Sustainability Advisor, you will contribute to national sustainability workstreams and partner with the Operational Leadership team to implement practical, on-farm outcomes. You will build trusted relationships with various stakeholders and work across dairy, livestock, and forestry operations to deliver integrated solutions.