Dairy Production Manager (2IC) - Tasman Dairy

• Competitive salary

• Great location - just 15 minutes from Levin

• Accommodation provided + strong support and development

THE OPPORTUNITY

 Are you currently working in a similar role, or you are a dairy farm assistant looking for the next step - either way, this Production Manager (2IC) leadership opportunity at Tasman Dairy could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Join this supportive and friendly team who all work well together, as 2IC you will also work closely with the Farm Manager. 

You will help to implement farm plans and take on a degree of responsibility for feed allocation, animal health and breeding and animal records.  You will also be happy to muck in and support the team where needed.

On the Farm Managers Day off, you will take responsibility for the team, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

THE FARM

Just 15 minutes from Levin, Tasman Organics is a certified organic dairy farm covering 155 effective hectares. We milk around 330 cows at peak through a 30-aside herringbone shed.

We run a 5:2 roster for most of the year, switching to a 6:2 pattern over spring to meet seasonal needs and keep things running smoothly.

This is a team that values sustainable practices, high animal welfare standards, and a strong team culture, and we’re proud of the work we do every day.

ABOUT YOU

You are self-motivated and passionate about dairy farming, wanting to grow your career and develop your leadership skills.

You will have:

• Proven dairy experience in grazing and animal health

• A commitment to individual and team development

• Pasture management and feed planning skills

• 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

• Experience driving farm machinery/tractors

We’re proud to have a supportive and inclusive culture at Pāmu, and we encourage applications from people who share our values – even if you don’t tick every box.

BENEFITS

A three-bedroom is provided.

Apply Now 

Applications close midnight Wednesday 01 July 2026.  We will be interviewing applicants as they apply.

To find out more about this opportunity, get in touch with Business Manager: Joel Peterson 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.