Deer Stock Manager - Rangitaiki Station

• Leadership role on a large, diverse farm just outside of Taupō
• Competitive salary, additional benefits and housing included.
• Wintering approx. 83,000 stock units compromising of sheep, beef and deer

Lead the development of a progressive deer operation, on one of New Zealand’s largest and most progressive farms

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an opportunity to step into an important leadership role where you can make a real contribution to the development of a large-scale farming operation. You'll have the chance to bring your experience, share ideas and help shape the future of the deer system.

You'll be responsible for approximately 1,400ha of a 7,821ha effective grazing platform, with a focus on the deer breeding programme and velvet production, while also contributing to the wider livestock operation through the integration of Sheep & cattle.

Working closely with the Farm Business Manager, and wider leadership team; you'll help deliver strong farm performance, support and develop others, and look for opportunities to improve the way things are done.

At Pāmu, we value people, animals and the environment. We’re looking for someone who shares these values, enjoys working with others and takes pride in creating a positive, supportive team environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You'll enjoy a varied role that combines practical farming, people leadership and opportunities to contribute to the ongoing development of the deer block.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the deer operation, including breeding and velvet production.
• Operational oversite for the Deer block within the Station.
• Identifying opportunities to improve farm performance, systems and day-to-day processes
• Working alongside the team to support and deliver farming operations
• Using Farmax, FarmIQ and other systems to manage farm information and support decision-making
• Maintaining accurate stock records and ensuring reporting is completed in a timely manner

ABOUT YOU

You’ll bring:

• Experience in livestock management, ideally with experience in deer farming
• A collaborative approach to working with, and developing others.
• An understanding of feed budgeting and farm business planning, or a willingness to build these skills
• Confidence using farm technology and data to support farm management
• A capable team of working dogs and a current NZ driver’s licence
• A commitment to high standards of quality, safety, and animal welfare

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.

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 PĀMU FARM

Rangitaiki Station is New Zealand's third-largest farm and Pāmu's second-largest, covering 7,821ha and supporting around 83,000 stock units across sheep, beef and deer. You'll be joining an engaged and driven team of 22 people operating across a diverse, large-scale farming business.

The operation includes:

• 10,000 breeding ewes and replacements, plus lamb trading.
• A growing velvet operation, currently running 1,200 MA Stags , 800 hinds + progeny.
• Large-scale cattle trading, including bulls and steers

Located on the Napier–Taupō Road, around 40 minutes from Taupō, the station offers predominantly flat to rolling country, sitting between 650m and 900m above sea level. Long winters give way to strong spring growth, bringing plenty of variety to the farming year.

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 three-bedroom home is available.  

APPLY NOW

Applications close Sunday 25th October we will be looking at applications as we receive them, so please don’t wait to submit yours. 

  
For more details about the role, please contact Farm Business Manager: James van Bohemen on 027 444 4100 or [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.