At Te Pari we believe in fostering a supportive, team-driven culture where our people can grow and thrive. If you're looking for a place that values career progression, family values and a positive work environments, come join us!

Why Te Pari

Our History

Humble Beginings

In 1997, the Blampied family started a company in West Auckland, New Zealand, tinkering with cattle head bails and other products for local beef farmers. After purchasing Te Pari from the French Family, the Blampied family expanded Te Pari's range of products and grew the business into the world-leading supplier of livestock handling equipment it is today.

Our Purpose

Real Food, Better Life

At Te Pari, we believe Farmers are the world's lifeblood, and we strive to provide them with the tools they need to be more productive, cost-effective, and profitable.

Our Values

At Te Pari, our core values are at the heart of everything we do and guide us in all aspects of our operation, including decision-making, cultivating relationships, and resolving challenges.

  • Teamwork
  • Exceptional Customer Service
  • Productivity & Efficiency
  • Accountability & Integrity
  • Research & Development
  • Industry & Quality Leaders

Our Vision

Our Vision is to be a global market leader of seamless solutions for livestock producers delivered and backed with trustworthy customer support.

Our Family

100% family owned.

Te Pari has been 100% owned by the Blampied family for three generations, and family values are at the core of everything we do. 

At Te Pari, we have a diverse team of nearly 150 employees from around the world, and we value the unique contributions and perspectives of everyone in our team. 

We believe in fostering an excellent work environment for our team and offer generous compensation and ample chances for personal and professional growth.

"The biggest asset in this company is the staff. You can automate, you can put in robots, you can put in automatic cutting, but you've got to have staff, and you've got to have reliable staff. That's one of our very core values." - Doug Blampied.

Working with us.

Join our close-knit team taking our hi-tech offerings to farmers around the world.

Personal Growth

Sense of Belonging

Purpose

Safety and Support

How to join our team.

For the best chance of success in getting a job at Te Pari there's some things you can do.

1. Do your homework.

Learn about the products and services that Te Pari offers, our company values, vision and purpose then look at what jobs are currently available.

2. Tailor your application

In your application make sure you include and skills, personality traits or experience that you have that make you a great candidate for the position available. 

3. Our first contact

If we contact you for an interview make sure you reply to confirm your appointment and show up on time. It's important to be yourself so we can get to know you and help us understand where you're skills will best fit into our team.

4. Next steps

After your interview you will hear from us if you have been successful in your application. We will discuss the job being offered, start dates and answer any questions you have.

I'm the Global Tech Support Team Leader here at Te Pari, I have been working at Te Pari for just over 8 years. I started in the factory building Cattle Crushes and then I moved up to a Tech Support role and then moved into the Team Leader role. The team at Te Pari are great to work for, they're very supportive and it's a great working environment.

Stephen Waby

I started working for Te Pari 3 years ago as a Tube Laser Operator and now I'm the Team Leader of the Materials Processing department. What I like about working here at Te Pari is they offer upskilling and career progression and also they support their workers whether you're a local, a migrant or an immigrant. I came from the Philippines and now I'm processing my citizenship through Te Pari.

John Villamero

I’m the UK Operations Manager for Te Pari and have been with the company for over 3 years. I’ve enjoyed being part of the team’s growth and helping develop the business for the UK market. What I enjoy most is seeing people grow in their roles and improving systems so we can provide a service that is second to none. I have found Te Pari are very supportive and have helped me to progress into my role.

Eric Hetherington

I work in Accounts Recievable in the Finance Team at Te Pari. I recommend Te Pari as a place to work because the atmosphere is very good, it's a real team spirit and you can always ask for help from anyone, even outside of your department if you have any questions about anything you're doing.

Vanja Familton

I'm the Handling Equipment Sales Manager, I've been with Te Pari for 10 years and I started out making Headbails in Assembly. Some of the things I enjoy in my role is the variety of the job, the travel and working collaboratively with teams across the world. At Te Pari, if you want to grow in your career, all you have to do is say so and the team here will support you.

Matt Shieffelbien

Current Vacancies.

Fitter Welder

Location

Oamaru

Date posted

2 December 2025

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On Site

Team

Production

We are currently looking for expressions of interest from experienced individuals with Fabrication/Welding experience to add to our talent pool

CAD Designer | Engineering and Design

Location

Oamaru

Date posted

8 October 2025

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On Site

Team

Production fabrication and processing

Join Te Pari in Oamaru as a CAD Designer. Work on product innovation, 3D CAD design, and advanced manufacturing in a global engineering team.

Warehouse Operative - Oamaru

Location

Oamaru

Date posted

19 August 2025

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On Site

Team

Supply Chain

We’re looking for a motivated Warehouse Team Member to join our busy team, based in Oamaru.

Assembly Technician

Location

Oamaru

Date posted

28 August 2025

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On Site

Team

Production assembly

We are currently looking for expressions of interest from skilled individuals wanting to join our team

Get in touch.

We're constantly on the lookout for people to join our team taking our hi-tech product offering to the world!

Please fill out this form to register your interest in a career at Te Pari.