Dairy Farm Assistant - Mayflower Organic Dairy
Join a collaborative, high performing team
Competitive salary including accommodation
Health and life insurance
Just 15 mins from Taupō, learn halter tech, and grow your farming skills on our organic farm
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a hands-on role where you’ll learn by doing, with support from a friendly and experienced farm manager and team.
No two days are the same, and you’ll be involved in the full farming cycle. You’ll help with daily farm work such as milking, calving, feeding stock, and general jobs around the farm. From April, the farm will have halter technology, giving you experience with modern automated systems. You’ll also have the chance to learn about organic farming systems, including how organic herds are managed and cared for, alongside dairy shed routines and animal health, with guidance and support along the way.
This role will suit you if you enjoy practical work, like being part of a team, and have a genuine interest in farming. You don’t need to know everything already, a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and turning up ready to help are what matter most.
You’ll be supported in a safe and caring work environment, with high-quality PPE provided and access to well-maintained, up-to-date equipment. Health and safety are taken seriously, and you’ll work in a team where people look out for each other.
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
Mayflower Dairy is a high-performing, fully organic dairy farm milking 700 cows through a modern 54-bail rotary.
Just 15 minutes from Taupō, you’ll have easy access to great schools, shops, sports, and healthcare, while enjoying the space and pace of rural life. The area offers a strong farming community, outdoor recreation on your doorstep, and a lifestyle that’s hard to beat.
ABOUT YOU
You’re enthusiastic, hands-on, and ready to contribute to the team’s success. You’re eager to learn, develop your skills, and make a real impact on the farm. Ideally, you’ll also have:
Experience in a similar dairy farming role, or a strong interest in developing one
Good communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
A proactive attitude, with initiative and a commitment to animal welfare and health & safety
A current NZ restricted or full driver’s licence
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.
BENEFITS
We offer a competitive salary package, including health and life insurance, enhanced parental leave benefits, and up to 4% KiwiSaver matching. You'll also receive an extra day of leave over Christmas, plus ongoing training and development.
A 2-bedroom duplex is provided
APPLY NOW
Applications close midnight Sunday 05 July 2026, we will be contacting applicants as they apply.
To find out more about this opportunity email Georgia Cairns - Farm Manager: cairnsg@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.