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Dairy Production Manager (2IC) - Bassets Dairy65081326601089110

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Dairy Production Manager (2IC) - Bassets Dairy

THE OPPORTUNITY As Dairy Production Manager (2IC), you’ll be a hands-on, people-focused leader, supporting the Farm Manager to deliver excellent animal performance, pasture management, and team development. You’ll help run toolbox meetings, coach and grow your team, contribute to financial and business planning, and ensure high standards of farm presentation and compliance. You’ll enjoy working alongside a supportive team that values respect, teamwork, and learning. You’ll be trusted with key responsibilities while developing your leadership skills and building a professional farm management career. This role is ideal for someone who’s passionate about farming and developing others, and who wants to enjoy the best of both worlds – a professional career in dairying and an outstanding rural lifestyle. 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 Located just 10 minutes south of Westport, Bassets Dairy milk 1,060 Kiwi Cross Cows using a 60-bail rotary with ACRs and Milk Hub. The farm is approximately 460 ha effective and 120 ha bush with rolling terrain and sandy soils. Bassets also uses Halter technology on farm. ABOUT YOU You might already be in a similar role, or ready to take the next step. Either way, you’re someone who takes pride in great animal care, productive pastures, and supporting your team to succeed. You will also bring: * Experience in a senior dairy farming role, or ready to step up into leadership, with a sound understanding of people management and farm operations * A strong commitment to health, safety, and animal welfare * Knowledge of grazing management, feed budgeting, and achieving production targets * Self-motivation, problem-solving ability, and initiative * Good communication skills and a lead-by-example approach * A current and full New Zealand driver’s licence 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 At Pāmu, we care about your wellbeing and growth. We offer a competitive salary package that includes 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 opportunities. This role comes with a warm, well-maintained four-bedroom home with an office. APPLY NOW Applications close Sunday 1 February 2026, we will be contacting applicants as they apply, so please don’t wait. For more details about this opportunity, please contact Gurlal Singh – Farm Manager on singhgur@landcorp.co.nz or (021) 220-3507. 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.

Buller District, West Coast Region, New Zealand

Dairy Farm Assistant - Totara Dairy64741260391425111

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Dairy Farm Assistant - Totara Dairy

THE OPPORTUNITY Join the high-performing team at Totara Dairy and gain hands-on experience across all areas of modern dairy farming. You’ll assist with tasks from milking, calving, and feeding stock, to effluent management, spraying, and fencing, while learning the skills that come with working on a larger-scale operation - including shed and animal health management, mating plans, and moving stock with Halter technology. This is a hands-on role for someone with a passion for farming, and a desire to grow their career in a collaborative, supportive environment. 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’re enthusiastic, hands-on, and ready to contribute to the team’s success. You’re eager to learn, develop your skills, and make a real impact on the farm. Ideally, you’ll also have: * Experience in a similar dairy farming role, or a strong interest in developing one * Good communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team * A proactive attitude, with initiative and a commitment to animal welfare and health & safety * The ability to support, coach, and mentor junior or new staff when needed * A current NZ restricted or full driver’s licence 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 a three-bedroom home. APPLY NOW Applications close Sunday 11 January 2025, we will be contacting applicants as they apply. For more details about this opportunity, please contact Jack Raharuhi on (027) 838-7295. 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.

Buller District, West Coast Region, New Zealand

Production Manager (2IC) - Thompsons Dairy64425467610626112

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Production Manager (2IC) - Thompsons Dairy

THE OPPORTUNITY As Dairy Production Manager, you’ll be a hands-on leader supporting 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, 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 Westport. THE FARM Thompsons Dairy Unit is conveniently located just 15 minutes from Reefton and 50 minutes from Greymouth. This expansive 300-hectare farm operates a 54-bail rotary system with ACRs and Milkhub, efficiently milking two herds totalling nearly 700 cows at peak production. The surrounding area offers rural lifestyle, with picturesque landscapes, outdoor recreational activities, and a close-knit community. Whether you're exploring the nearby forests, enjoying the local cuisine, or participating in community events, the lifestyle here is both enriching and peaceful. ABOUT YOU You may already be in a similar role, or you are looking for that next step, regardless, you take pride in excellent animal care, pasture management, and team leadership. You will also bring: * Experience in a senior dairy farming role, or ready to step up into a leadership position, with a good understanding of team management and farm operations * A strong commitment to Health, Safety, and Animal Welfare * Good understanding of grazing management, feed budgeting, and achieving production targets * Self-motivation, strong problem-solving skills, and initiative * Effective communication skills and the ability to lead by example * A current and full New Zealand driver's licence 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 opportunity comes with a warm three-bedroom home. APPLY NOW Applications close Sunday 30 November 2025. We will be interviewing applicants as they apply, so please don't wait. If you have any questions, please contact Richard Exter, Farm Manager on exterr@landcorp.co.nz or (021) 263 7471. 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.

Buller District, West Coast Region, New Zealand

Production Manager (2IC) - Bassets Dairy64395496395905113

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Production Manager (2IC) - Bassets Dairy

THE OPPORTUNITY As Dairy Production Manager (2IC), you’ll be a hands-on, people-focused leader, supporting the Farm Manager to deliver excellent animal performance, pasture management, and team development. You’ll help run toolbox meetings, coach and grow your team, contribute to financial and business planning, and ensure high standards of farm presentation and compliance. You’ll enjoy working alongside a supportive team that values respect, teamwork, and learning. You’ll be trusted with key responsibilities while developing your leadership skills and building a professional farm management career. This role is ideal for someone who’s passionate about farming and developing others, and who wants to enjoy the best of both worlds – a professional career in dairying and an outstanding rural lifestyle. 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 Located just 10 minutes south of Westport, Bassets Dairy milk 1,060 Kiwi Cross Cows using a 60-bail rotary with ACRs and Milk Hub. The farm is approximately 460 ha effective and 120 ha bush with rolling terrain and sandy soils. ABOUT YOU You might already be in a similar role, or ready to take the next step. Either way, you’re someone who takes pride in great animal care, productive pastures, and supporting your team to succeed. You will also bring: Experience in a senior dairy farming role, or ready to step up into leadership, with a sound understanding of people management and farm operations * A strong commitment to health, safety, and animal welfare * Knowledge of grazing management, feed budgeting, and achieving production targets * Self-motivation, problem-solving ability, and initiative * Good communication skills and a lead-by-example approach * A current and full New Zealand driver’s licence 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 At Pāmu, we care about your wellbeing and growth. We offer a competitive salary package that includes 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 opportunities. This role comes with a warm, well-maintained four-bedroom home with an office. APPLY NOW Applications close Sunday 23 November 2025, we will be contacting applicants as they apply, so please don’t wait. For more details about this opportunity, please contact Gurlal Singh – Farm Manager on singhgur@landcorp.co.nz or (021) 220-3507. 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.

Buller District, West Coast Region, New Zealand

Dairy Farm Assistant - Bassets Dairy64052894965121114

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Dairy Farm Assistant - Bassets Dairy

THE OPPORTUNITY We’re looking for a Dairy Farm Assistant to join the high-performing team at Bassets Dairy. In this role, you’ll assist with a range of farm tasks - from milking, calving, and feeding stock, to effluent management, spraying, and fencing. You’ll play an important part in the day-to-day operations and work closely with your team to help meet production and animal welfare goals. You’ll receive full training and support, and we’ll encourage you to take the initiative, develop your skills, and support newer team members along the way. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with a great work ethic and a passion for farming. Enjoy being part of a culture that values safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement. THE FARM Located just 10 minutes south of Westport, Bassets Dairy milk 1060 Kiwi Cross Cows using a 60-bail rotary with ACRs and Milk Hub. The farm is approximately 460 ha effective and 120 ha bush with rolling terrain and sandy soils. ABOUT YOU You’ll bring a willingness to learn, get stuck in, and contribute to the team’s success. Ideally, you’ll also have: * Experience in a similar dairy farming role (or a strong interest in developing one) * Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team * A proactive attitude with initiative and commitment to animal welfare and health & safety * The ability to coach and support junior or new staff where required * A current NZ restricted or full driver’s licence 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 a 3-bedroom house, the school bus route is at the end of the driveway. APPLY NOW Applications close Sunday 26 October 2025, we will be contacting applicants as they apply, so please don’t wait. For more details about this opportunity, please contact Gurlal Singh – Farm Manager on singhgur@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.

Buller District, West Coast Region, New Zealand