Assistant Production Manager (3IC) - Bounty Dairy

Assistant Production Manager (3IC) – Bounty Dairy

• Competitive salary including health and life insurance

• Take your next step towards farm management

• Role comes with a three-bedroom home

 Ideal location – just 10 minutes from Taupō

THE OPPORTUNITY

Join Bounty Dairy as a (3iC) Assistant Dairy Production Manager.

This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to take on real responsibility, grow your skills, and be part of a supportive, future‑focused team. You’ll work closely with the Farm Manager, with access to training, mentorship, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.

No two days are the same, and you’ll be involved across the full farming cycle, including:

• Supporting feed planning and pasture management to hit production targets
• Leading milking operations and maintaining high hygiene and milk quality standards
• Monitoring animal health
• Managing effluent systems and ensuring environmental compliance
• Coaching junior team members and supporting day‑to‑day farm activities

You’ll be part of a safe, well‑supported work environment, with high‑quality PPE, well‑maintained equipment, and a strong team culture where health, safety, and looking out for one another come first.

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 FARM
 

Bounty Dairy Unit is a 629-hectare property that winters 1,700 cows and milks 1,600 through a 60-bail rotary at peak.

Located just ten minutes from Taupō, the farm offers the best of both worlds - close to town yet surrounded by lifestyle opportunities, including water sports, mountain biking, hunting, and fishing. The area also has a range of local schooling options, making it an ideal location for those looking to balance a rewarding farming career with family life and outdoor recreation.

ABOUT YOU

You’re enthusiastic, hands-on, and ready to contribute to the team’s success. You’re eager to learn, develop your skills, and make a real impact on the farm. Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Solid dairy experience

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

• High standards of animal welfare and commitment to health and safety

• Self-motivation and initiative, able to problem-solve

• Current and full NZ driver’s licence

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.

The role comes with a three-bedroom home.

APPLY NOW
 

Applications close midnight Sunday 28 June 2026.  We will be interviewing applicants as they apply.

For more details about the role, please contact Bevan Samuel – Farm Manager 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.