Dairy Farm Manager - Bell Hill Dairy

Pamu Farms of New Zealand; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in dairy farming is seeking a dedicated Farm Manager to lead operations at Bell Hill Dairy Farm. This role offers the opportunity to manage a team while ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental management. With a competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance and additional leave, this position is perfect for someone passionate about dairy farming and committed to fostering a supportive work culture. Join a team that values growth, inclusivity, and excellence in farming practices.

Benefits

Health and life insurance

Four-bedroom house included

Up to 4% KiwiSaver matching

Extra day of leave over Christmas

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in dairy farming and strong leadership capabilities.
• Ability to manage risks and solve problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the dairy farm and team.
• Lead, coach, and mentor team members for optimal performance.

Skills

Dairy farming experience

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Time management

Health and Safety knowledge

Animal Welfare knowledge

Environmental Management

Tools

Farm management technology systems

Record-keeping equipment

Farmax

FarmIQ

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary, including health and life insurance
• Located in Greymouth / Lake Brunner area
• Four-bedroom house included

Take on a leadership role running Bell Hill Dairy Farm

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Farm Manager and a strong leader looking to take that next step? Do you have a passion for growing the land and people around you?

You will manage Bell Hill Dairy Farm and oversee the day-to-day operations of the farm and team. You’ll have the full support of a Business Manager to help you settle into the role and assist in areas such as financial reporting, planning, or pasture management. Together, you will work to deliver quality results.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Day-to-day management of dairy operations
• Leading, coaching, and mentoring your team
• Organising logistics and maintaining accurate data
• Managing risks and solving problems as they arise

The Farm

Bell Hill Dairy Unit is located in the Greymouth / Lake Brunner area of the West Coast. We peak milk 920 cows through a 60-bail rotary. The farm spans humped and hollowed terrain of 504 ha, with 445 ha effective.

About You

You will have excellent leadership capabilities, a willingness to learn new systems, and value people, animals, and the environment.

You Will Also Have

• Strong dairy farming experience
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to use farm management technology systems and record-keeping equipment
• Effective time and people management skills
• First-class attitude towards Health and Safety, Animal Welfare, and Environmental Management
• Current and full NZ driver’s license

Familiarity with ag tech such as Farmax and FarmIQ is helpful but not required.

Benefits

We offer a friendly, supportive, and inclusive culture, a competitive salary package with additional benefits, including health and life insurance, up to 4% KiwiSaver matching, an extra day of leave over Christmas, enhanced parental leave benefits, and ongoing training and development.

Apply Now

Applications close on Sunday, 25 May 2025. We will interview applicants as they apply.

For more information, contact Kim Hooper – Business Manager at [e-mail].

To be eligible, you must be available for an in-person interview and have unrestricted legal rights to work in New Zealand. We cannot accept applicants on temporary work visas for permanent roles.

Successful applicants will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and undergo a criminal background check prior to appointment.

Our values are Grounded, Genuine, Bold, and Shoulder-to-Shoulder. To learn more, visit our website. To see what it's like to work in our Dairy team, watch "A Day In The Life of a Dairy Assistant" or learn about our Livestock team, watch "A Day In The Life of a Shepherd".

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