Calf Rearer at Exeter Facility
Waikato District, Waikato, New Zealand · Full Time
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- Applicants must have unrestricted legal rights to work in New Zealand and be available for an in-person interview. Temporary work visa holders are not eligible.
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Job description
Position Overview
Join our dedicated calf rearing team during the Autumn calving season at Exeter, a purpose-built facility near Taupō, New Zealand. This fixed-term job runs from now until mid-December 2026 and offers flexible rostered hours, with the opportunity to drive in and out. Reliable transportation is required as there is no on-site accommodation.
Key Responsibilities
- Feed and care for calves throughout the calving season
- Maintain general animal hygiene and welfare standards
- Handle calves physically when required
- Administer animal health treatments as needed
- Process calves through cattle yards safely and efficiently
About Exeter and Pāmu
Exeter Calf Rearing is situated 15 minutes from central Taupō and spans 130 effective hectares with modern infrastructure designed to facilitate large-scale rearing. The facility can accommodate up to 660 calves at once, aiming to rear 2,400 calves this autumn and 3,600 in spring.
Pāmu Landcorp Farming Limited, a state-owned enterprise, operates more than 110 farms across New Zealand committed to innovative and sustainable agricultural solutions.
Candidate Profile
- Physically robust with stamina and fitness to handle demanding tasks, including lifting up to 20 kg
- Strong commitment to health, safety, and animal welfare standards
- Detail-oriented with a proactive willingness to learn
- Capable of working independently without direct supervision
- No previous experience is required; training will be provided
Additional Information
- Applications close midnight Sunday, 23 August 2026, but early applications are encouraged as interviews will occur on an ongoing basis
- Applicants must be available for an in-person interview and legally entitled to work unrestricted in New Zealand; temporary work visas are not accepted for this position
- Successful candidates will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing and a criminal background check before appointment
- The company culture values being Grounded, Genuine, Bold, and Shoulder-to-Shoulder, promoting a supportive and inclusive workplace