CASUAL - Tram Road Dairy

• Competitive hourly rate

• Located just outside of Taupō

• Drive-in/Drive-out position

Start your career in farming - join our supportive team on Tram Road Dairy

The Opportunity

Are you keen to give farming a go, or maybe you have some farming experience, and you are looking for some casual work.

We are looking for people who have some flexibility, are happy to help on farm from time to time, usually this would be when people are on leave or sick.  You'll get out and do general farm duties like milking, calf-rearing, fencing, spraying weeds, etc. 

Ideally, you'll be able to ride a two-wheeler, but we're happy to help you with training to get you feeling confident if you don't know how to ride one.

We are a high-performing team, with a good atmosphere, we enjoy a good laugh and know when to get out and get the work done. 

We also have a robust health and safety regime at Pāmu, and have well maintained, up to date farm equipment.

This is a drive-in, drive out role, so you will need your own accommodation and reliable transport.

The Farm

Located ten minutes south of Westport, Tram Road Dairy is a unique dairy farm due to its undulating terrain and significant amount of QE2 and DOC reserves within its boundary.  

Recreational activities abound, both inside and outside the farm boundary.

• 880 Kiwi Cross Cows peak milk

• 60 bail rotary with ACRs and Milk Hub

• Approx 429 ha eff and 300 ha bush

• Rolling terrain with sandy soils

About You

You are a team player who will bring a positive attitude to our team. 

Ideally you will have:

• At least one season of dairy experience

• An exceptional attitude to health and safety and animal welfare

• A good eye for detail and a willingness to learn

• Restricted or full driver's licence

Benefits

You'll be well supported and will benefit by learning from others. We offer a competitive hourly rate.

Apply Now 

Applications close Sunday 27 July 2025, we will be interviewing applicants as they apply, so please don't wait.

For more details about the role, please email Preet Singh - Farm Manager:

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.