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

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dairy Experience, Grazing, Animal Health, Pasture Management, Feed Planning, Animal Welfare, Health & Safety, Problem-Solving, Initiative

Industry

Farming

Description

High performing team Competitive salary Four-bedroom house with double garage Fifteen minutes from Martinborough and twenty minutes south of Featherston THE OPPORTUNITY As Dairy Production Manager (2IC), you’ll be a collaborative hands-on leader working with the Farm Manager in delivering outstanding animal performance, pasture management, and team development. You'll help run toolbox meetings, coach and develop team members, assist with financial and business planning, and ensure high standards of farm presentation and compliance. You’ll enjoy working alongside a strong, collaborate and supportive team where you’ll be trusted to take ownership of key responsibilities, all while developing your leadership skills and farm management capabilities. This role is perfect for someone passionate about farming, who wants to continue building a professional career pathway while enjoying the benefits of an outstanding rural location close to Martinborough and Featherston. THE FARM Wingpoint Dairy is a 330 effective ha block, milking 780 cows twice a day through a 70-bail rotary, situated 15 minutes from Martinborough and 20 minutes south of Featherston. We also have an additional 96 effective ha support block 10 min up the road. The school bus and lots of recreational activities are close by, and as the farm is bordering Greytown and Martinborough, there are plenty of community events. ABOUT YOU You may already be in a similar role, or you are looking for that next step, regardless you are passionate about farming and motivated to make a real impact. You’ll join a team that values collaboration, personal development, and high standards of care for our animals and people. What you’ll bring: Solid dairy experience, including grazing and animal health A genuine commitment to your own growth and supporting others Skills in pasture management and feed planning A strong focus on animal welfare and health & safety Initiative and problem-solving ability A current, full NZ driver’s licence Experience operating farm machinery and tractors - a bonus 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 This role comes with a four-bedroom house with double garage. We offer a competitive salary, along with health and life insurance, as well as ongoing training and personal development to help you reach your career goals. APPLY NOW Applications close 30 November 2025. We will be assessing applicants as they apply. Feel free to contact Farm Manager: mccreadyr@landcorp.co.nz or 027 2093879, if you have any questions 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 Dairy Production Manager (2IC), you will work collaboratively with the Farm Manager to ensure outstanding animal performance and pasture management. You will also coach team members and assist with financial and business planning.