Job description
Competitive salary 45 minutes to Mosgiel, 30 minutes to Lawrence and 1 hour from Dunedin Accommodation, health and life Insurance A hands‑on role where you’ll tackle general maintenance, fencing, and occasional stockwork - all set within a station rich in natural beauty. THE OPPORTUNITY As our senior fencer general, you be involved in everything 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.
You’ll use modern, well‑maintained equipment and work within a strong safety culture where training and support are built in. As part of our tight-knit team of around eleven, your days will be a mix of fencing, general maintenance, tractor work, feeding out silage over the winter months, weed control (gorse and broom spraying) 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 Waipori Station is a flagship Pāmu property located in the heart of Otago. Sitting on the edges of Lake Mahinerangi and running into the scenic Lammerlaw Ranges, just 45 minutes to Mosgiel, 30 minutes to Lawrence and 1 hour from Dunedin.
Spanning 12,456ha of which 9,695 ha is effective area, the station combines productive pasture and extensive tussock country to support a robust breeding and finishing enterprise. We winter over 58,500 stock units – including 27,000 ewes, 9,500 hoggets’, and 2,000 beef cows + replacements. The operation finishes the majority of cattle progeny and approximately half of the lamb crop on farm.
With scale, diversity, and a commitment to innovation. Waipori is a great place to live and work, surrounded by natural beauty, with a supportive community and good local schooling for all ages.
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% Kiwi. Saver matching. You'll also receive an extra day of leave over Christmas, plus ongoing training and development. A warm three-bedroom home or modern single quarters is available.
Applications close midnight Sunday 22 February 2026. we will be interviewing applicants as they apply. For a chat about the role, please contact Mace Lee – Farm Manager on: leem@landcorp.co.nz or (021) 990-398. 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.