Farm Manager - Earnslaw Organic Dairy at Pamu Farms of New Zealand

Reporoa, Waikato, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Farm Management, Team Leadership, Organic Farming, Stock Management, Pasture Management, Decision Making, Mentoring, Animal Health, Milk Quality, Effluent Management, Health and Safety, Animal Welfare, Communication, Problem-Solving, Farmax, FarmIQ

Industry

Farming

Description

Farm leadership role with mentoring and backup Supportive team culture, modern systems, and clear expectations Great benefits, quality housing, and room to grow your career Located just 10 mins from Taupō - this is your chance to lead a high-performing organic dairy farm - THE OPPORTUNITY As Farm Manager at Pāmu’s Earnslaw Organic Dairy, you’ll have the trust and autonomy to run the farm well, lead your team, and make decisions that genuinely matter. This is a role where your experience and judgement are valued, and where you can make a real difference. You’ll bring a foundation (or strong interest in organic farming) coupled with your experience managing a farm or leading teams to continue lifting performance through thoughtful leadership, sound judgement, and a practical understanding of stock and pasture management. This is a hands‑on leadership role that suits someone who enjoys being involved in day‑to‑day farming while also thinking ahead and shaping how things are done. You’ll have real influence over farm performance, both financially and environmentally, and over the culture and way the team works together. You’ll be supported by an experienced Business Manager, your farm team, and Pāmu’s wider specialist support across HR, finance, sustainability, communications, organic compliance support, and health and safety. That means you’re never on your own - expert advice is there when you need it, so you can focus on running the operation, planning ahead, and supporting your people. We use tools like Farmax and FarmIQ to support good decision-making - experience with these or similar tools is helpful, and training is provided. THE FARM Earnslaw Organic Dairy began its organic conversion in 2016 and has continued to strengthen its systems and performance ever since. Located less than 10 minutes from Taupō, the farm milks 800 cows through a 54-bale rotary shed. With over 65% of the platform irrigated, the system is well set up to deliver consistent pasture growth through drier periods. The runoff for this farm backs onto the dairy farm, giving you hands-on involvement with youngstock and winter grazing. The area offers excellent schooling options and a welcoming local community, with a school bus at the gate and easy access to a wide range of outdoor and recreational activities. ABOUT YOU You’re motivated, capable, and take pride in doing a good job. You enjoy leading people and building a team culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and able to perform at their best. You set high standards, take ownership, and work hard to get the best from your farm and your people. You’re confident making decisions and following them through, while also knowing when to ask for advice and use the support available to you. You will also have: Experience or a strong interest in organic farming Proven experience managing a farm or leading teams to uplift farm performance Experience leading, mentoring, or supporting others on farm Strong knowledge of animal health, milk quality, and effluent management A clear commitment to health and safety and animal welfare Good communication skills and a calm, practical approach to problem-solving We’re proud to have a supportive and inclusive culture at Pāmu. If this role sounds like a good fit for you, but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. BENEFITS We care about your wellbeing - that’s why we offer health and life insurance, enhanced parental leave benefits, and up to 4% KiwiSaver matching as part of a competitive salary package. You’ll also receive an extra day of leave over Christmas, along with ongoing training and development to help you thrive. The role comes with a modern four-bedroom home. APPLY NOW Applications close midnight on Sunday 22 March 2026, and we will be interviewing candidates as we go. If you've got any questions, please contact Business Manager, Cleo Te Kiri on: tekiric@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. 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

The Farm Manager will have the autonomy to run the high-performing organic dairy farm, lead the team, and make significant operational and financial decisions. This involves hands-on involvement in daily farming while also shaping future performance through thoughtful leadership and sound judgment.