Group Relief Farm Manager

2 weeks ago


New Plymouth, New Zealand New Zealand Farm Source Jobs Full time
Job Description

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. A unique opportunity offering plenty of variety has arisen for a Relief Farm Manager to work across PKW Dairy and Dairy support properties, contributing to the day-to-day operation of the farms. The role will require a range of expertise to manage the differing properties covering periods of absence and leave taken by Farm Managers and staff, along with assisting on the farms with regular duties throughout the year. Applicants will be strong communicators, with the ability to work both independently and along side current staff. Reporting to the Business Manager, suitable applicants will also have sound animal handling skills, a full and valid driver’s licence, and be available to work at a range of locations throughout South Taranaki. Key responsibilities for the role include: •Milking Management - Oversee all aspects of the milking process, • Feed Management - Feed allocation and management. • Stock Management - Ensuring cow health and wellbeing is maintained to a high degree. • Farm/Asset Maintenance - Maintain the farm and supporting infrastructure including buildings, equipment, machinery, fences and races as required. •Protect the safety of self and others by demonstrating a commitment to PKW Health & Safety policy & procedures Accommodation

Preferred candidates for this role will have a working knowledge of farming especially dairy and dairy support 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 and application form via email to humanresources@pkw.co.nz

Applications for this position will close as soon as the role is filled. Hourly & Remuneration Avg Hrs / Wk

By negotiation Rostered Time off

By negotiation Remuneration

By negotiation Farm Information Farm Name

various Farm Size (Ha)

10 Peak Cows

1 On-Farm Staff

manager in place 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 and application form via email to humanresources@pkw.co.nz

Applications for this position will close as soon as the role is filled.

You must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit to be considered for this position, as well as a current NZ drivers license.

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