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

Westport, West Coast, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dairy Experience, Animal Health, Team Development, Pasture Management, Feed Planning, Animal Welfare, Health And Safety, Self-Motivation, Initiative, Problem-Solving, NZ Driver’s Licence, Farm Machinery Operation, Leadership, Implementation Of Farm Plans, Record Keeping

Industry

Farming

Description

Leadership opportunity Competitive salary Four-bedroom house with double garage Great location - just 10 minutes from Westport THE OPPORTUNITY Are you an experienced farm assistant looking for the next step in your farming career, or you may have already been in a similar role, either way - this Production Manager (2IC) leadership opportunity at Totara 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. THE FARM Totara Dairy is a high-performing, well-established farm just ten minutes from Westport. Set across 480 effective hectares, we milk 1,100 cows through a modern 60-bale rotary shed equipped with milk hub technology, automatic cup removers, and automatic teat spraying. This is a progressive operation with strong systems, a focus on environmental responsibility, and a commitment to continual improvement. The farm is part of a wider complex of five Pāmu farms in Westport, it currently operates a 6 and 2 roster. 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 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 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. Four-bedroom house with double garage is available. APPLY NOW Applications close midnight Sunday 01 March 2026, we will be interviewing as applicants apply. Feel free to contact Jack Raharuhi – Business Manager: raharuhij@landcorp.co.nz if you want to chat about this role. 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 the 2IC, this role involves working closely with the Farm Manager to implement farm plans, taking responsibility for feed allocation, animal health, breeding, and record keeping. The Production Manager will also take full responsibility for the team and smooth operation of the farm when the Farm Manager is off duty.