- Location
- Mayflower Dairy Unit, New Zealand
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Closing date
- Jun 29, 2026
- Source
- Workday
Description
Farm leadership role – with great support
Fixed term for 12 to 14 months
Competitive salary + health and life insurance
Located just 15 minutes from Taupo – Halter technology – Organic farm
THE OPPORTUNITY
As Farm Manager at Pāmu’s Mayflower Organic Dairy, you’ll have the trust and autonomy to run the farm well, lead your team, and 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 a foundation (or strong interest in organic farming) coupled with 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 Halter, Farmax and FarmIQ to support good decision-making - experience with these or similar tools is helpful, and training is provided.
This is a fixed-term position for twelve to fourteen months to cover parental leave. Depending on start date, we will aim to have some overlap with the current manager, to get you into the swing of the farm.
THE FARM
Mayflower Dairy is a high-performing, fully organic dairy farm milking 700 cows through a modern 54-bail rotary.
Just 15 minutes from Taupō, you’ll have easy access to great schools, shops, sports, and healthcare, while enjoying the space and pace of rural life. The area offers a strong farming community, outdoor recreation on your doorstep, and a lifestyle that’s hard to beat.
ABOUT YOU
You’re motivated, capable, and take pride in doing a good job. 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:
Experience or a strong interest in organic farming
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. If this role sounds like a good fit for you, but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
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.
Accommodation provided, this role comes with a three-bedroom home.
APPLY NOW
Applications close midnight on Sunday 28 June 2026, and we will be interviewing candidates as we go.
If you've got any questions, please contact Business Manager, Cleo Te Kiri on: [email protected].
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.