Dairy Production Manager - Aoraki Dairy
| Company | Pamu - Landcorp Farming |
| Location | Horowhenua, Manawatu / Whanganui |
| Listed | Mon 20 Jul, 1:19 pm |
| Type | Full time, Permanent |
| Reference | JR101055 |
THE OPPORTUNITY
As Production Manager (2IC) at Aoraki Organic, you’ll be expected to take initiative, communicate clearly, and help foster a positive and collaborative team culture. With the support of an experienced Farm Manager and access to professional development opportunities, this is a great step forward for someone ready to take the lead on a dynamic and progressive property.
This is a hands-on role, you will confidently 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 support and coach the team, take part in meetings, keep good records, and step up when the Farm Manager is away.
You’ll be joining a supportive team where your practical farming skills, care for animals, and leadership potential will be valued. This is a great next step if you’re ready to keep growing your dairy career.
While organic farming skills are not a must, A great attitude and willingness to learn is
ABOUT YOU
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 Pamu, and we encourage applications from people who share our values – even if you don’t tick every box.
THE PAMU FARM
Pamu's Aoraki Dairy Unit is a certified organic farm has a great location 10 minutes out of Foxton and 40mins from Palmerston North with plenty of recreational activities on the door step. On this 196-hectare effective property we spring calve 485 cows milking through a 50-bail rotary cowshed with Milk hub, ACR’s and auto plant wash, plus incorporated Halter technology into our system.
We run a 5on 2off roster most of the year with 6on 2off for 8weeks during calving.
BENEFITS
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.
This role comes with a warm, tidy three-bedroom house on farm.
APPLY NOW
Applications close midnight on Sunday 02 August 2026, we will be contacting applicants as they apply, so please don’t wait.
For more details about this opportunity, please contact Reece Bonnor – Farm Manager at bonnorr@landcorp.co.nz.
For a copy of the position description, please use the link below:
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.
Pamu 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.
As Production Manager (2IC) at Aoraki Organic, you’ll be expected to take initiative, communicate clearly, and help foster a positive and collaborative team culture. With the support of an experienced Farm Manager and access to professional development opportunities, this is a great step forward for someone ready to take the lead on a dynamic and progressive property.
This is a hands-on role, you will confidently 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 support and coach the team, take part in meetings, keep good records, and step up when the Farm Manager is away.
You’ll be joining a supportive team where your practical farming skills, care for animals, and leadership potential will be valued. This is a great next step if you’re ready to keep growing your dairy career.
While organic farming skills are not a must, A great attitude and willingness to learn is
ABOUT YOU
You might already be in a 2IC or Production Manager role, or you may be ready for that next step.
You’ll bring:
- A Minimum 2 years dairy farming experience, including milking, animal health, pasture management, and calving
- A calm, practical approach and the confidence to help guide others
- A strong focus on animal care, health and safety, and doing the job well
- Good communication skills and a team-first attitude
- Confidence using computers and technology, farm records and systems, or a willingness to learn
- A current full New Zealand driver’s licence
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 Pamu, and we encourage applications from people who share our values – even if you don’t tick every box.
THE PAMU FARM
Pamu's Aoraki Dairy Unit is a certified organic farm has a great location 10 minutes out of Foxton and 40mins from Palmerston North with plenty of recreational activities on the door step. On this 196-hectare effective property we spring calve 485 cows milking through a 50-bail rotary cowshed with Milk hub, ACR’s and auto plant wash, plus incorporated Halter technology into our system.
We run a 5on 2off roster most of the year with 6on 2off for 8weeks during calving.
BENEFITS
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.
This role comes with a warm, tidy three-bedroom house on farm.
APPLY NOW
Applications close midnight on Sunday 02 August 2026, we will be contacting applicants as they apply, so please don’t wait.
For more details about this opportunity, please contact Reece Bonnor – Farm Manager at bonnorr@landcorp.co.nz.
For a copy of the position description, please use the link below:
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.
Pamu 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.
