Production Manager (2IC) - Totara Dairy
THE OPPORTUNITY
Are you an experienced farm assistant looking for the next step in your farming career, or you may have already been in a similar role, either way - this Production Manager (2IC) leadership opportunity at Totara Dairy could be the ideal opportunity for you.
Join this supportive and friendly team who all work well together, as 2IC you will also work closely with the Farm Manager.
You will help to implement farm plans and take on a degree of responsibility for feed allocation, animal health and breeding and animal records. You will also be happy to muck in and support the team where needed.
On the Farm Managers Day off, you will take responsibility for the team, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
THE FARM
Totara Dairy is a high-performing, well-established farm just ten minutes from Westport. Set across 480 effective hectares, we milk 1,100 cows through a modern 60-bale rotary shed equipped with milk hub technology, automatic cup removers, and automatic teat spraying.
This is a progressive operation with strong systems, a focus on environmental responsibility, and a commitment to continual improvement.
The farm is part of a wider complex of five Pamu farms in Westport, it currently operates a 6 and 2 roster.
ABOUT YOU
You are self-motivated and passionate about dairy farming, wanting to grow your career and develop your leadership skills.
You will have:
- Proven dairy experience in grazing and animal health
- A commitment to individual and team development
- Pasture management and feed planning skills
- High standards of animal welfare and commitment to health and safety
- Self-motivation and initiative, able to problem-solve
- Current and full NZ driver’s licence
- Experience driving farm machinery/tractors
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.
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.
Four-bedroom house with double garage is available.
APPLY NOW
Applications close midnight Sunday 01 March 2026, we will be interviewing as applicants apply.
Feel free to contact Jack Raharuhi – Business Manager: raharuhij@landcorp.co.nz if you want to chat about this role.
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.