Production Manager (2IC) Mayfield Dairy
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Job Location:
Ashburton - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Leadership opportunity
Competitive salary
Three-bedroom house with single garage
Great location - just 15 minutes from Ashburton
THE OPPORTUNITY
Are you an experienced farm assistant looking for the next step in your farming career or you may have already been in a similar role either way - this 2IC leadership opportunity at Mayflield 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
Mayfield Dairy is located just 15 minutes from Ashburton and is a well-established high-performing property.
The farm milks 1020 peak cows through a 60-bail rotary with ACRs Milkhub and an in-shed feeding system.
The team operates on a 6 and 3 from mid-January to mid-July roster 6 and 2 roster the rest of the season and enjoys working in a positive team-oriented environment.
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 drivers licence
Experience driving farm machinery/tractors
Were proud to have a supportive and inclusive culture at Pāmu and we encourage applications from people who share our values even if you dont tick every box.
BENEFITS
We care about your wellbeing - thats why we offer health and life insurance enhanced parental leave benefits and up to 4% KiwiSaver matching as part of a competitive salary package. Youll also receive an extra day of leave over Christmas along with ongoing training and development to help you thrive.
Three-bedroom house with single garage is available.
APPLY NOW
Applications close midnight Sunday 22 February 2026 we will be interviewing as applicants apply.
Feel free to contact Randy Pascua Farm Manager: or if you want to chat about this role.
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 its 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean
- Management Experience
- 5S
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
- Production Management
- Kaizen
- Supervising Experience
- Manufacturing
