Farm Manager - Earnslaw Organic Dairy
Pamu - Landcorp
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THE OPPORTUNITY
As Farm Manager at Pāmu’s Earnslaw Organic Dairy, you’ll have the trust and autonomy to run the farm well, lead your team, and make decisions that genuinely matter. This is a role where your experience and judgement are valued, and where you can make a real difference.
You’ll bring a foundation (or strong interest in organic farming) coupled with your experience managing a farm or leading teams to continue lifting performance through thoughtful leadership, sound judgement, and a practical understanding of stock and pasture management.
This is a hands‑on leadership role that suits someone who enjoys being involved in day‑to‑day farming while also thinking ahead and shaping how things are done. You’ll have real influence over farm performance, both financially and environmentally, and over the culture and way the team works together.
You’ll be supported by an experienced Business Manager, your farm team, and Pāmu’s wider specialist support across HR, finance, sustainability, communications, organic compliance support, and health and safety. That means you’re never on your own - expert advice is there when you need it, so you can focus on running the operation, planning ahead, and supporting your people.
We use tools like Farmax and FarmIQ to support good decision-making - experience with these or similar tools is helpful, and training is provided.
THE FARM
Earnslaw Organic Dairy began its organic conversion in 2016 and has continued to strengthen its systems and performance ever since.
Located less than 10 minutes from Taupō, the farm milks 800 cows through a 54-bale rotary shed. With over 65% of the platform irrigated, the system is well set up to deliver consistent pasture growth through drier periods. The runoff for this farm backs onto the dairy farm, giving you hands-on involvement with youngstock and winter grazing.
The area offers excellent schooling options and a welcoming local community, with a school bus at the gate and easy access to a wide range of outdoor and recreational activities.
ABOUT YOU
You’re motivated, capable, and take pride in doing a good job. You enjoy leading people and building a team culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and able to perform at their best.
You set high standards, take ownership, and work hard to get the best from your farm and your people. You’re confident making decisions and following them through, while also knowing when to ask for advice and use the support available to you.
You will also have:
- Experience or a strong interest in organic farming
- Proven experience managing a farm or leading teams to uplift farm performance
- Experience leading, mentoring, or supporting others on farm
- Strong knowledge of animal health, milk quality, and effluent management
- A clear commitment to health and safety and animal welfare
- Good communication skills and a calm, practical approach to problem-solving
We’re proud to have a supportive and inclusive culture at Pāmu. If this role sounds like a good fit for you, but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
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.
The role comes with a modern four-bedroom home.
APPLY NOW
Applications close midnight on Sunday 22 March 2026, and we will be interviewing candidates as we go.
If you've got any questions, please contact Business Manager, Cleo Te Kiri on: tekiric@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.
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.
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Recruitment Team for more information.
Pamu - Landcorp
Pāmu is a recognised leader not only in New Zealand’s agricultural sector, but around the world where our farming practices are studied and emulated. Pāmu stands for best practice in sustainable and safe farming, and for the unique provenance of New Zealand foods, nutrition products and fibre on global markets.
Our Story
Pāmu is the brand name for Landcorp Farming Limited. We chose the Māori word ‘Pāmu’ not just for its literal meaning ‘to farm’ but also to reflect the Māori concept of guardianship of the environment (kaitiakitanga).
Landcorp Farming Limited is a State-Owned Enterprise with a nationwide portfolio of farms that produce milk, beef, lamb, wool, venison, wood and more. Pāmu strives to be a leader in New Zealand agriculture, carefully creating natural products of high quality.
Our Values
Grounded: We are proud guardians of our land and our animals, and we are grounded in our connections with these; our proactive protection of the environment ensures a prosperous future for now and for generations to come.
Genuine: We are genuine, always keeping it real, considering our neighbours and our impact; we are easy to engage with and we always deliver what we commit to.
Bold: We are bold in our vision, not afraid of the new; always growing and improving for a sustainable future in farming.
Shoulder-to-shoulder: We work together, shoulder-to-shoulder, united as a team to ensure each other’s safety and wellbeing; we bring out the best in each other and the communities we work in.
