Dairy Farm Manager - Earnslaw Organics Dairy

Details of the offer

·Competitive salary including health and life insurance
·High performing Organic Dairy Farm
·Located just ten minutes from Taupo
Grow your career with Pamu, join this supportive team and manage Earnslaw Dairy.
The Opportunity
Step into a leadership role at the forefront of sustainable farming, where you'll contribute to a strategy focused on production and profit while prioritising core farming principles.
As Dairy Farm Manager, you'll apply expert pasture management and feed budgeting to maximize productivity and drive growth, all within an organic framework that emphasises reducing environmental impact.
Lead a dedicated team of around five people, in daily operations, animal welfare, and sustainable practices to take this property to the next level. Enjoy a competitive salary, health benefits, and the lifestyle of a welcoming community near Taupo.
Key responsibilities include:
Plan and coordinate structured stock rotations and managing overall farm performance, physical and financial
Leadership in health, safety, and wellness on the farm, driving a positive culture of risk awareness
Collaborating and communicating with the Business Manager on strategic planning and budgets
Building and maintaining robust rural networks
Being an ambassador for Pamu's brand reputation within the community
This role also gives you an opportunity for hands-on familiarisation with Pamu systems and processes. You'll gain proficiency in managing your own Farmax file and accurately recording data into FarmIQ.
You'll have the full support of a Business Manager to help you settle into the role and assist in any areas where it's needed such as financial reporting, planning, or pasture management. Together you will work to deliver quality results.
We also have a robust health and safety regime at Pamu, and Egmont has well maintained, up to date farm equipment.
The Farm
Earnslaw was fully converted to an organic farm in 2019, it is located less than ten minutes from Taupo, with a range of schooling options nearby.
Enjoy a friendly and supportive local community, with the school bus at the gate and easy access to a wide range of recreational activities.
Earnslaw is 675 hectares which includes an attached runoff where young stock and winter cows are grazed. Earnslaw is a high performing, profitable farm that milks approx. 800 cows through a 54-bale rotary shed. All supplement is harvested on farm.
About You
You have a genuine passion for agriculture, and you are enthusiastic about further developing your skills and expertise in the field.
You will ideally have experience in managing a dairy farm, including pasture management and feed budgeting or you will have worked in a senior role leading a team and you are looking for that next opportunity to further your career.
You will have:
A first-class attitude to Health and Safety, Animal Welfare and Environmental Management
In-depth understanding and experience handling multiple stock units
Attention to detail, around stock performance and feed budgeting
Technically savvy with a strong interest in recording technology
Proven ability to build positive, productive teams
A 'can-do' attitude, an ability to problem solve/identify opportunities for improved performance and profit
Benefits
Pamu offers a competitive remuneration package including health and life insurance, extended parental leave benefits and extensive and ongoing training and development.
A modern 4-bedroom home, with internal access garage is provided.

Apply Now
Applications close Sunday 01 December.
Don't delay as we will be interviewing as applicants apply.
Feel free to contact Business Manager, Cleo Te Kiri: 027 457 8318, if you have any questions about this role.

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