Parininihi ki Waitōtara
- Posted: 10 Feb 2025
- Location: New Plymouth
- Work Type: Full Time
- Classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation
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 primary focus of the role is to assist the Ahuwhenua (Farms) team with 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 for both Bovine and Ovine departments.
The position of Group Relief Farm Manager (Bovine/Ovine) encompasses the following Key Accountabilities:
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 at all times. Rearing of juvenile animals on farm.
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, 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 [email protected]
Please apply via the Seek website. Applications for this position must be received no later than 28th February 2025 at 5.00 pm. The start date is to be negotiated however, the role will be required to start no later than 1 June 2025.
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?
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 primary focus of the role is to assist the Ahuwhenua (Farms) team with 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 for both Bovine and Ovine departments.
The position of Group Relief Farm Manager (Bovine/Ovine) encompasses the following Key Accountabilities:
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 at all times. Rearing of juvenile animals on farm.
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, 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 [email protected]
Please apply via the Seek website. Applications for this position must be received no later than 28th February 2025 at 5.00 pm. The start date is to be negotiated however, the role will be required to start no later than 1 June 2025.
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?