Farm Manager

2 months ago


New Plymouth, New Zealand Work Tech Full time

Tihei mauri ora e te motu.
He karanga tēnei ki te waonui a Tane e pa ana ki tēnei turanga watea kei raro i te korowai manaaki o Parininihi ki Waitōtara.
Parininihi ki Waitōtara (PKW) is a Māori Incorporation based in Taranaki, Aotearoa.
PKW oversees 20,000 hectares of some of the most productive dairy land in the world and have a range of business interests, including: dairy farming, crayfish, forestry and commercial property.
PKW is an innovative, sustainable and successful business and the kaitiaki of our Shareholders’ assets for future generations.
The PKW Group, includes PKW Farms LP and PKW Miraka Hipi LP, Taranaki’s largest dairy farmer with active business interests in dairy and dairy support, beef and livestock trading.
The Partnership comprises 20 dairy and dairy support farms, covering around 4,000 hectares with 80 kaimahi and/or contractors supporting the farming operations.
The PKW team are driven by their vision of “He Tangata, He Whenua, He Oranga – sustaining and growing our people through prosperity”.
Therefore, Māori values and customs underpin PKW’s environment and practices.
The Role PKW is seeking an experienced and talented Farm Manager - Calf Rearing Unit to successfully manage PKW’s Calf Rearing Unit in South Taranaki.
Reporting to the Drystock Farm Supervisor, the Farm Manager is responsible for the annual rearing of approximately 1,200+ Beef Cattle as well as some dairy replacements, the overriding objective of the Farm Manager on this 20-hectare property is to produce quality stock, that feed into subsequent parts of PKW’s farming operations.
The farm is well-established and equipped with automatic and traditional calf-rearing equipment.
The position of Farm Manager – Calf Rearing Unit encompasses the following Key Accountabilities: Oversee all aspects of the Calf Rearing Unit.
Feed Management - Feed allocation and management.
Stock Management - Ensuring calf health and wellbeing is maintained to a high degree at all times.
Farm/Asset Maintenance - Maintenance of the farm and supporting infrastructure including buildings, equipment, machinery, fences and races as required.
Behaviours - strive for sustainable business excellence, use initiative and flexibility in adapting to change, and communicate in an inclusive manner Relationship / Stakeholder Interaction - Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with key individuals, hapu, iwi, and industry sector partners Health and Safety - Proactively advance Health and Safety opportunities internally to develop a positive health and safety culture Organisational Responsibilities - All policies and procedures are complied with including timely and accurate completion of administration requirements._____________________________________Preferred candidates for this role will have a working knowledge of farming especially dairy operations and a commitment to health and safety in the workplace.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding and empathy with Māori aspirations for economic development and of tikanga Māori.
A unique and challenging opportunity, this role represents an exciting career step for those looking to contribute their expertise in a whanau-based, dynamic and future-focused organisation based in the beautiful region of Taranaki.
Applicants can request a copy of the position description via email to humanresources@pkw.co.nz Please apply via the Seek website.
Applications for this position will close on Wednesday 2nd October 5.00pm.
Employer questions Your application will include the following questions: Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?How many years' experience do you have as a Farm Manager?Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
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