No two weeks are the same. Be someone our farms can count on when it matters most.
This is a rare chance to take on a Production Manager (2IC) role with real variety, responsibility, and trust.
You’ll work across the Weka Dairy Complex, giving you the chance to use your experience in different settings and with different teams.
You’ll step into well-run farms where your skills really matter, whether that’s relief milking, supporting a 2IC, or leading a team while a Farm Manager is absent.
Because you’re already operating at this level, you’ll be trusted to step in confidently and keep things running smoothly, with the support of a Business Manager and a wider team who value your experience.
All farms are within five minutes of each other, so travel is easy. You'll generally have your main work plan in advance, with a 6n2 or 6n3 roster that gives you some certainty to plan life outside of work, while still enjoying the variety each day brings.
If you enjoy variety, working with people, and being the person others rely on, this role offers challenge, respect, and a strong sense of purpose.
You’re already an experienced 2IC or Production Manager and feel comfortable stepping into different farms and teams.
You enjoy working with people and take pride in being adaptable, calm, and reliable. You like variety in your work and get satisfaction from helping teams perform at their best.
You’ll enjoy this role if you:
You’ll also bring:
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.
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.
Pāmu’s Weka Complex is a connected group of neighbouring farms; you will work across Blairs, Bell Hill, Souters and Kotuku.
You'll be part of a team that works together, looks out for one another and takes pride in doing things well. Good communication and a shared approach are what keep everything running smoothly.
Working across the complex gives you the chance to build relationships with multiple teams, strengthen your leadership skills, and gain experience that supports future career progression.
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.
Accommodation is provided, making it easier to focus on your role and enjoy life on the Coast.
Applications close midnight Sunday 22 November, 2026, we will be interviewing as applicants apply.
Feel free to contact Cougan Terry – Business Manager: terryc@landcorp.co.nz if you want to chat about this role.
For a copy of the position description, please use this link:
2026_Dairy_Production_Manager.pdf
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.
At Pāmu, we are committed to enriching our land, our people, and the future of food and fibre for Aotearoa New Zealand. As the brand name for Landcorp Farming Limited, a State-Owned Enterprise established in 1886, we are proud to be the largest pastoral farming company in New Zealand, managing nearly 360,000 hectares across more than 100 farms.
We aim to farm sustainably and responsibly, ensuring that future generations inherit a thriving agricultural landscape. We manage a broad mix of land types and classes, including some of New Zealand’s most iconic farms such as Wairākei Estate and Molesworth Station. Balancing operational performance with environmental stewardship is at the core of everything we do.
Our farming approach is rooted in innovation and sustainability. We are constantly evolving our practices to reduce environmental impact, enhance biodiversity, and create long-term value for the land we are entrusted to manage. Our leadership in organic farming, methane-reducing livestock, and conservation efforts are key examples of how we are shaping the future of agriculture.
Kaitiakitanga—guardianship of the environment—is fundamental to our operations. We are dedicated to nurturing the land, protecting ecosystems, and reducing our carbon footprint. We’re committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and have protected over 10,000 hectares of conservation land under QEII covenants. As stewards of these natural assets, we strive to enhance both the land and the wider agricultural sector.
Our people are at the heart of Pāmu. With 630 permanent staff, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive workplace. We invest in the growth and well-being of our team through comprehensive safety measures, mental health training, and development opportunities.
