Dairy Production Manager (2IC) - Bassets Dairy at Pamu Farms of New Zealand

Westport, West Coast, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animal Care, Pasture Management, Team Development, People Management, Grazing Management, Feed Budgeting, Production Targets, Health And Safety, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving, Self-Motivation, Initiative, Leadership, Compliance, Farm Operations

Industry

Farming

Description

Competitive salary, including health and life insurance Halter technology on farm Located just 10 minutes south of Westport Leadership role at Bassets Dairy, a collaborative – high performing team THE OPPORTUNITY As Dairy Production Manager (2IC), you’ll be a hands-on, people-focused leader, supporting the Farm Manager to deliver excellent animal performance, pasture management, and team development. You’ll help run toolbox meetings, coach and grow your team, contribute to financial and business planning, and ensure high standards of farm presentation and compliance. You’ll enjoy working alongside a supportive team that values respect, teamwork, and learning. You’ll be trusted with key responsibilities while developing your leadership skills and building a professional farm management career. This role is ideal for someone who’s passionate about farming and developing others, and who wants to enjoy the best of both worlds – a professional career in dairying and an outstanding rural lifestyle. 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 Located just 10 minutes south of Westport, Bassets Dairy milk 1,060 Kiwi Cross Cows using a 60-bail rotary with ACRs and Milk Hub. The farm is approximately 460 ha effective and 120 ha bush with rolling terrain and sandy soils. Bassets also uses Halter technology on farm. ABOUT YOU You might already be in a similar role, or ready to take the next step. Either way, you’re someone who takes pride in great animal care, productive pastures, and supporting your team to succeed. You will also bring: Experience in a senior dairy farming role, or ready to step up into leadership, with a sound understanding of people management and farm operations A strong commitment to health, safety, and animal welfare Knowledge of grazing management, feed budgeting, and achieving production targets Self-motivation, problem-solving ability, and initiative Good communication skills and a lead-by-example approach A current and full New Zealand driver’s licence 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 At Pāmu, we care about your wellbeing and growth. We offer a competitive salary package that includes 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 opportunities. This role comes with a warm, well-maintained four-bedroom home with an office. APPLY NOW Applications close Sunday 14 December 2025, we will be contacting applicants as they apply, so please don’t wait. For more details about this opportunity, please contact Gurlal Singh – Farm Manager on singhgur@landcorp.co.nz or (021) 220-3507. 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. Farming is what we do, we’ve spent over 130 years getting to know New Zealand farms. We’re the largest, oldest, and most diversified farming company in the country. This is the place to grow, be challenged and innovative while delivering farming excellence.

Responsibilities

As Dairy Production Manager (2IC), you will support the Farm Manager in delivering excellent animal performance and pasture management. You will also coach and develop your team while ensuring high standards of farm presentation and compliance.