Dairy Asst Production Manager - Bounty Dairy

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The Opportunity

At Bounty Dairy, we're offering more than a job — it's a chance to grow your skills, take on real responsibility, and join a supportive, future-focused team.

As our new Dairy Assistant Production Manager, you'll work alongside the Farm Manager and 2IC who back your development, with training, mentorship, and the opportunity to make an impact every day.

Responsibilities

Hands-on across a wide range of operations

Supporting feed planning and pasture management to hit production targets

Leading milking operations and maintaining high hygiene and milk quality standards

Monitoring animal health and helping to rear the next generation of stock

Managing effluent systems and ensuring environmental compliance

Coaching junior team members and helping run day-to-day farm activities

Filling in for the Production Manager when required

The Farm

Bounty Dairy Unit is a 629-ha property that winters 1,700 cows and milks 1,650 through a 60-bail rotary at peak.

We have recently implemented Halter technology on farm.

Located just ten minutes from Taupo, you get the best of both worlds with town nearby and lifestyle opportunities, including water sports, mountain biking, hunting and fishing.

There are also plenty of local schooling options in the area.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Health and life insurance

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Up to 4% KiwiSaver matching

Extra day of leave over Christmas

Ongoing training and development

A three-bedroom home is provided

About You

You're someone who takes pride in doing things well — whether it's getting the best out of your pasture, keeping cows healthy, or stepping up to support your team.

You might have experience in a similar Assistant Production Manager role, or you are an experienced Dairy Farm Assistant looking to take the next step in your career.

You'll Bring

Experience in a similar role, or managing and coordinating people (bonus points for ITO Level 2)

Skills in pasture management, feed planning, and general farm operations

Confidence riding two-wheel motorbikes

Eager to learn and use farm tech

A proactive attitude towards health, safety, and teamwork

Great communication skills and the ability to work without close supervision

A restricted or full driver's licence

Apply Now

Applications close Sunday 28 September 2025.

We will be interviewing applicants as they apply, so please don't wait.

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 appointment.

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, see our values on the website.

For a sense of life on our Dairy team, visit the Day In The Life pages.

Pamu is the brand name for Landcorp Farming Limited, and successful applicants will be employed by Landcorp Farming Limited.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information TechnologyIndustries : Farming

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