Farming Partner

About us Parininihi ki Waitotara (PKW) is a Maori Incorporation based in Taranaki, Aotearoa with a Te Iho (vision) of: He Tangata, He Whenua, He Oranga – Sustaining and Growing our People through Prosperity.
Established in 1976, PKW manages and administers land and land-related assets returned to Taranaki Maori following the Taranaki Land Wars. We have over 11,300 shareholders and an elected Committee of Management who govern the organisation with Maori values and customs that underpin the Incorporation's environment and practices.
Our dedicated team is driven by our Te Iho (vision) and our purpose, which is to make positive contributions to the prosperity of our people, protect our whenua tupuna, and build wealth that enriches future generations.
PKW oversees 20,000 hectares of some of the most productive dairy land in the world and has a range of business interests, including dairy farming (bovine and ovine), crayfish, forestry, hospitality, and commercial property.
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 Role PKW is seeking an experienced and talented Farming Partner (Contract Milker) to operate a 700-cow property located at Oeo, near Manaia, and within 30 minutes of Hawera township in South Taranaki. This is a chance to work in a supportive farming group and farm a well-established property with appropriate infrastructure.
The position of Contract Milker encompasses the following Key Accountabilities: Health and Safety - Proactively advance Health and Safety opportunities internally to develop a positive health and safety culture. Employing, leading, and remunerating team members. Financial planning and budget management. Milk production, compliance, and quality management. Animal health, welfare, and reproduction management. Farm/Asset Maintenance - Maintenance of the farm and supporting infrastructure as required. Feed allocation and production improvement. Accurate and timely engagement and reporting. About the Farm (known as Farm 9) Picturesque property consisting of 225ha effective on the Waimate Plains. 700 cows (Spring Calved) with medium levels of feed input to facilitate animal health and welfare and to meet productivity targets. 60-bail Rotary with Automatic Cup Removers. Producing around 300,000+ kgMS/annum. Three dwellings (Main dwelling is 4-bedrooms with the other two employee dwellings being 3-bedrooms). The on-farm team is to be negotiated with the successful candidate, but staffing levels must support all on-farm workers to be on a rostered basis with regular time off, as per PKW's Fatigue Management Policy. Majority of machinery required will be supplied by PKW. The Farming Partner will need to provide farm vehicles (excluding Tractor), small tools, and basic calf rearing equipment. Local primary schooling options are close and very highly regarded. About You Reporting to the Business Manager, the Farming Partner (Contract Milker) will need to be a self-manager with at least three years of experience in farm management, preferably experience at scale similar or near to this role.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate understanding and empathy with Maori aspirations for Maori economic development and of tikanga Maori.
An excellent opening, this role presents an exciting career opportunity for those looking to contribute their expertise in a whanau-based, dynamic, and future-focused organisation based in the beautiful region of Taranaki.
To discuss the role and the farm further, please contact Shane Miles (GM Ahuwhenua – PKW Farms LP) on ******** or ******.
To apply, please submit your Cover Letter, CV, and Application Form via this Seek advertisement. We screen applications on receipt, so don't delay Applications will close on 6 November 2024 at 5pm.
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