Stock Manager - Duncraigen Farm at Pamu Farms of New Zealand

Fiordland Community, Southland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Livestock Management, Feed Budgeting, Animal Health Standards, Tractor Operation, Staff Organization, Electronic Farming Tools, Digital Technology, Time Management

Industry

Farming

Description

Competitive salary, including health and life insurance A range of accommodation options available Romney sheep & Angus cattle studs Farm smarter, not harder – join a team powered by Halter technology, located just 15 mins from Manapouri The Opportunity Join us on Duncraigen Farm as a Stock Manager, you will work closely with a supportive Farm Manager in planning and executing farming operations and pasture management to optimise and improve operational processes and animal performance. You will be working within a high performing team of four who value communication and collaboration. You will enjoy variety in your work, as your days could include anything from livestock management, managing Shepherd workloads and balancing feed budgets along with the responsibility for ensuring accurate and timely stock data records and reporting, and managing farm data records in Farm IQ. Your knowledge in growing young stock, best practice animal health standards and feed budgeting will be highly valued. The Farm Just fifteen minutes from Manapouri, Duncraigen Farm is an 1100 ha (effective) property with the Waiau River and Fiordland National Park on its boundaries. Duncraigen Station operates as a stud farm, home to an Angus cattle herd and a Romney sheep flock. These provide all bulls and rams to Pāmu properties across the South Island, forming the foundation of the farm's breeding system. Complementing the stud operations is a commercial breeding and finishing enterprise. We have just invested in Halter virtual fencing collars on all the incalf cows to increase efficiency. The station follows an all-grass wintering system, with no reliance on cropping; however could go back to some winter crop in the future, supplements are produced and utilised on-farm to support livestock over the colder months. About You Bring your can-do positive attitude and broad farm experience to this varied role, along with: A full team of working dogs Proven experience self-managing your time Tractor operation experience A current NZ drivers’ licence Experience organising staff and contractors An understanding of feed intakes and feed budgeting Hands on experience with electronic farming tools and digital technology Benefits We offer a competitive salary package including health and life insurance, as well as ongoing training and personal development to help you reach your career goals. The role comes with a range of accommodation options. The Pamu community is strong throughout Manapouri/Te Anau with many training and social events throughout the year. There are also strong local sports, and the young farmers club is ever increasing in numbers. Apply Now Applications close on Sunday 19 October 2025, we will be speaking with candidates as and when they apply. To learn more about this role, please contact Paul Smith, Farm Manager on 027 497 2479. 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 a Stock Manager, you will work closely with the Farm Manager to plan and execute farming operations and pasture management. You will manage livestock, oversee Shepherd workloads, balance feed budgets, and ensure accurate stock data records.