Dairy Production Manager (2IC) - Bassets Dairy
Landcorp Farming Limited
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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.
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Gurlal Singh – Farm Manager for more information.
Landcorp Farming Limited
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.
