Machinery General - Edenham Station

12/10/2025

Operate and maintain a wide range of farm machinery while also contributing to fencing, building repairs, and general maintenance. Ensure safety, animal welfare, and environmental compliance while working independently and adapting to changing tasks.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

At Pāmu, we are committed to enriching our land, our people, and the future of food and fibre for Aotearoa New Zealand. As the brand name for Landcorp Farming Limited, a State-Owned Enterprise established in 1886, we are proud to be the largest pastoral farming company in New Zealand, managing nearly 360,000 hectares across more than 100 farms. We aim to farm sustainably and responsibly, ensuring that future generations inherit a thriving agricultural landscape. We manage a broad mix of land types and classes, including some of New Zealand’s most iconic farms such as Wairākei Estate and Molesworth Station. Balancing operational performance with environmental stewardship is at the core of everything we do. Our farming approach is rooted in innovation and sustainability. We are constantly evolving our practices to reduce environmental impact, enhance biodiversity, and create long-term value for the land we are entrusted to manage. Our leadership in organic farming, methane-reducing livestock, and conservation efforts are key examples of how we are shaping the future of agriculture. Kaitiakitanga—guardianship of the environment—is fundamental to our operations. We are dedicated to nurturing the land, protecting ecosystems, and reducing our carbon footprint. We’re committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and have protected over 10,000 hectares of conservation land under QEII covenants. As stewards of these natural assets, we strive to enhance both the land and the wider agricultural sector. Our people are at the heart of Pāmu. With 630 permanent staff, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive workplace. We invest in the growth and well-being of our team through comprehensive safety measures, mental health training, and development opportunities.

About the Role

Competitive Salary
Health and Life insurance
Supportive environment and close-knit team

Located near Elsthorpe Village. 25 minutes to Waipukarau, and 35 minutes to Havelock North

THE OPPORTUNITY

Step into a dynamic role as a Machinery Operator, where your hands-on skills will help drive the success of our farm operations. You’ll operate and maintain a wide range of machinery - including tractors, trucks, bikes, ATVs, hydraulic excavators, and cultivation, spraying, and harvesting equipment.

Beyond machinery, you’ll play a key part in fencing and building repairs, water pipe fixes, and general farm maintenance. You’ll be trusted to work independently, flexibly adapting to changing priorities and a variety of tasks, while always keeping safety, animal welfare, and environmental compliance front of mind.

As part of our close-knit team, you’ll help maintain the property and assets, ensuring everything runs smoothly and securely.

THE FARM

Located near Elsthorpe Village. 25 minutes to Waipukarau, and 35 minutes to Havelock North - Edenham Station is a 1,580-ha effective grazing property with a balanced 50/50 mix of sheep and cattle, breeding and finishing stock, plus dairy beef integration, cropping, and production forestry.

Set in a stunning rural landscape, the station offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors - from hiking and fishing to hunting. With a school bus at the gate and a strong, welcoming community nearby, it’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying a great lifestyle for you and your family.

ABOUT YOU

Ready to make a real impact in a hands-on role where every day brings new challenges? If you’re passionate about machinery and farm operations, you’ll thrive here.

You’ll bring:

Experience with farm machinery (tractors, trucks, bikes, ATVs, excavators, etc.)
Able to work independently and adapt to changing tasks
Proactive about health, safety, animal welfare, and the environment
Strong communicator with managers, staff, contractors, and suppliers
Accurate with record-keeping and reporting – and enjoy using and learning new systems
Willing to help train and induct new staff
A valid NZ driver’s licence

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.

Recently renovated 3-bedroom accommodation provided, or you have the option to drive in/drive out if you prefer.

APPLY NOW

Applications close Sunday 11 January 2026, and we will be interviewing candidates as we go, so please don’t hesitate to apply.

If you’ve got any questions, please email Bryn Henderson – Farm Manager: hendersonb@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.

Key Skills

Machinery OperationMaintenanceFencingBuilding RepairsWater Pipe FixesGeneral Farm MaintenanceHealth And SafetyAnimal WelfareEnvironmental ComplianceRecord-KeepingCommunicationTrainingAdaptabilityProactivityTeamwork