Pinta Dairy is Pāmu’s largest dairy operation, milking around 2,200 cows across 877 hectares.
As Dairy Production Manager (2IC) at Pinta Dairy, you’ll work closely with the Farm Manager to help lead the day-to-day running of the farm.
This is a hands-on role where you could be involved in areas such as milking, animal health, pasture and feed management, calving, calf rearing, effluent management, farm presentation, and health and safety.
You may also help coach the team, take part in meetings, keep good records, and step up when the Farm Manager is away. Just as importantly, you’ll help maintain a positive, collaborative team culture.
This is a great next step if you’re ready to keep growing your dairy career in a supportive environment where your practical farming skills, care for animals, and leadership potential will be valued.
You might already be in a 2IC or Production Manager role, or you may be ready for that next step.
You’ll bring:
Most importantly, you’ll be someone who takes pride in your work, enjoys supporting others, and wants to keep building your skills in dairy farm leadership.
Pinta Dairy Unit is Pāmu’s largest dairy operation, milking around 2,100 cows across 877 hectares. The farm is supported by an upgraded 80-bail rotary dairy shed and makes use of Halter technology to enable modern, efficient farm management.
Located just outside Taupō, Pinta offers the rare combination of a large, progressive farming operation and an exceptional lifestyle - with hunting, fishing, cycling and the outdoors right on your doorstep.
You might already be in a 2IC or Production Manager role, or you may be ready for that next step.
You’ll bring:
Most importantly, you’ll be someone who takes pride in your work, enjoys supporting others, and wants to keep building your skills in dairy farm leadership.
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.
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 available.
Applications close midnight on Sunday 11 October 2026, we will be contacting applicants as they apply, so please don’t wait.
For more details about the role, please contact Shane Cooper- Farm Manager: coopers@landcorp.co.nz if you have any questions.
Here is a link to the position description: https://pamuexternaldocs.pamu.co.nz/2026%20Dairy%20Production%20Manager.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. 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.
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.
