Farm Manager - Riverslea Farm

Position OverviewPosition of leadership.

Competitive salary, including health and life insurance.

Supportive and collaborative team.Lead a high-performing team, grow Riverslea farm, and live where most people only dream of visiting – in the heart of Fiordland.The OpportunityIf you're looking for a leadership role where you can make a lasting impact on people, performance, and the land, this is your opportunity to lead from the front while empowering a capable team to thrive and succeed together.As Farm Manager at Riverslea, you'll take responsibility for the operational and financial performance of the farm, leading a skilled team and working in partnership with your Business Manager to deliver strong, sustainable results.This role is suited to an experienced leader who thrives on combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

You'll have the scope to influence farm direction, build capability within your team, and contribute to a progressive business committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in farming.You'll be supported to continue developing your leadership and technical skills, with access to training and a strong network across Pamu, while maintaining the autonomy to make key on-farm decisions.Key ResponsibilitiesFoster a team culture where everyone feels valued, supported, and proud of their contribution.Drive farm performance across physical and financial measures, focusing on stock and pasture performance.Apply sound feed budgeting, grazing management, and animal health practices.Lead a proactive health, safety, and wellbeing culture across the farm.Collaborate with your Business Manager on strategic planning, budgeting, and reporting.Maintain strong networks across the local rural community and represent Pamu proudly in the region.About UsPamu 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 FarmRiverslea Farm sits along the scenic Mararoa River, just outside Te Anau – one of New Zealand's most beautiful places to live and work.

Covering 1,117 effective hectares of flat to rolling country, Riverslea winters 11,500 stock units, including 5,000 ewes, 1,300 replacement ewe lambs, and finishes or trades up to 1,200 finishing cattle annually.

The farm's scale and diversity make it an exciting environment to continue developing your farming and leadership skills.Living here means being part of a supportive local community with world-class outdoor opportunities – from fishing and hiking to exploring Fiordland National Park, right on your doorstep.About YouYou'll bring a genuine passion for farming and people – and you'll thrive in an environment where teamwork, initiative, and continuous improvement are valued.You may already be managing a farm or stepping up from a senior role, ready to take the next step.

What matters most is your commitment to good stock management, sound farming systems, and building a team culture that supports and grows everyone involved.You'll BringA strong focus on health, safety, animal welfare, and environmental care.Solid experience in sheep and beef systems and pasture management.Confidence using technology and data to inform good decisions.A natural ability to communicate, motivate, and lead by example.A collaborative mindset and curiosity to keep learning and improving.BenefitsWe offer a competitive salary including life and health insurance, additional parental leave benefits, an extra day of leave over Christmas, up to 4% Kiwisaver matching, as well as ongoing training and developments to help you reach your career goals.APPLY NOWApplications close Sunday 16 November

We will be reviewing applications as we receive them.Please contact Business Manager : Jacob Mackie

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• if you have any questions about this opportunity.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.Our values are core to who we are at Pamu 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 Pamu, 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 Pamu.Pamu is the brand name for Landcorp Farming Limited, and successful applicants will be employed by Landcorp Farming Limited.

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