Great salary including health and life insurance
Take your next step towards farm management
Located just outside of Taupō
Start your career with Pāmu - step into a hands-on leadership role on a well-run, large-scale dairy farm
THE OPPORTUNITY
You may already be working in a 2IC or senior role, or you could be a dairy farm assistant ready to take the next step into leadership. If you’ve had experience guiding and supporting a team, this Production Manager (2IC) opportunity at Victory Dairy could be a great next move.
You’ll be part of a supportive, down‑to‑earth team and work closely with a Farm Manager who is open and clear, and who takes the time to explain decisions, so everyone understands what’s happening.
You’ll help put farm plans into action and take responsibility for areas like feed allocation, animal health, breeding, and keeping farm records up to date. You’ll also be happy to pitch in and support the team where needed.
On the Farm Manager’s days off, you’ll step up and take responsibility for the team, making sure the day runs smoothly.
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
Victory Dairy is a large-scale, well-run operation milking 950 cows through a 54-bail rotary shed twice a day. It’s a busy farm with plenty of variety, making it a great place to build your skills, grow your confidence, and take the next step in your dairy career.
You’ll be joining a farm with a supportive manager and a team that takes pride in high standards of animal health, farm management, and overall performance. Victory Dairy supplies A2 milk and is located within easy reach of Taupō, giving you the option to enjoy farm living while still being close to great schools, shops, cafes, outdoor activities, and everything the Taupō lifestyle has to offer.
ABOUT YOU
You are self-motivated and passionate about dairy farming, wanting to grow your career and develop your leadership skills.
You will have:
Experience guiding and supporting teams
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
Current and full NZ driver’s licence
Experience driving farm machinery/tractors
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 four-bedroom home is provided.
APPLY NOW
Applications close midnight Sunday 07 June 2026. We will be interviewing candidates as we receive applications.
For more details about the role, please contact Kevin Walker – Farm Manager: walkerk@landcorp.co.nz if you have any questions.
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.