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

, Marlborough, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dairy farming, Grazing management, Animal health, Pasture management, Feed planning, Leadership, Problem-solving, Farm machinery operation, Tractor operation, Health and safety, Animal welfare, Team management

Industry

Farming

Description

Join a collaborative, high performing team Competitive salary including accommodation Health and life insurance Great location – Just outside of Reefton THE OPPORTUNITY Are you currently working in a similar role, or you are a dairy farm assistant looking for the next step - either way, this Production Manager (2IC) leadership opportunity at Sommervilles Dairy could be the ideal opportunity for you. Join this supportive and friendly team who all work well together, as 2IC you will also work closely with the Farm Manager. You will help to implement farm plans and take on a degree of responsibility for feed allocation, animal health and breeding and animal records. You will also be happy to muck in and support the team where needed. On the Farm Managers Day off, you will take responsibility for the team, ensuring everything runs smoothly. 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 Somervilles Dairy Unit is located just outside of Reefton. Somervilles is a progressive 500 ha property milking approximately 1,000 cows through a 60-bail rotary shed with ACR’s, MilkHub and an in-shed feeding system. ABOUT YOU You are self-motivated and passionate about dairy farming, wanting to grow your career and develop your leadership skills. You will have: Proven dairy experience in grazing and animal health A commitment to individual and team development Pasture management and feed planning skills High standards of animal welfare and commitment to health and safety Self-motivation and initiative, able to problem-solve Current and full NZ driver’s licence Experience driving farm machinery/tractors - preferable We’re proud to have a supportive and inclusive culture at Pāmu, 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, 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. This role comes with accommodation. APPLY NOW Applications close midnight Sunday 10 May 2026, we will be contacting applicants as they apply. To find out more about this opportunity email Business Manager Jack Raharuhi: raharuhij@landcorp.co.nz. , Farm Manager: stoopr@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. 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 Production Manager (2IC) will assist the Farm Manager in implementing farm plans, managing feed allocation, and overseeing animal health and breeding. They will also provide leadership to the team and ensure smooth daily operations, particularly during the Farm Manager's absence.