Farm Manager - West Coast Dairy Support

• Competitive salary + benefits
• Modern four-bedroom home provided
• Small team with great support and development

Ideal location just 10 minutes South of Westport at Cape Foulwind.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As Farm Manager at Pāmu’s West Coast Dairy Support, you’ll have the trust and autonomy to run the farm well, this is a small two-person farm, so you’ll 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 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.

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

West Coast Dairy Support is a 560ha farm split up in two stunning blocks located 10 minutes South of Westport at Cape Foulwind.

This farm is a part of our Buller Dairy Complex of which it supports.

Stock on farm consists of approximately 850 R1 calves, 850 R2 heifers, 50 bulls, 900 cows for winter grazing.

About You

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

• 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, 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.

A modern four-bedroom home is provided.

Applications close midnight Tuesday 16 June 2026. We will be interviewing applicants as they apply.

To find out more about this opportunity, get in touch with Business Manager Jack Raharuhi on ***email_hidden***.

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.