Grow your Dairy Business with Pāmu - Somervilles
Following the success of last year’s new business partnerships and as part of Pāmu’s continued commitment to growing talent in the food and fibre sector the next phase continues for the 2026-2027 season. Pāmu brings four dairy farms as business opportunities through contract milking, lower-order sharemilking, or herd-owning sharemilking. Somervilles Farm is a 980 cow, spring calving operation nestled in rolling land not far from Reefton on the South Islands West Coast. This 490ha farm is producing 300,000kgms and offers an opportunity drive production using the infrastructure and scale available. Contract starts 1st June 2026. This is a rare chance to lead your own successful farm business within Pāmu’s changing model. Pamu are looking for the industry’s top performers. To be successful in securing this opportunity, you’ll: - Bring real experience running a pastoral farming business and leading strong, motivated teams. - Be technically sharp, understanding the numbers and how every decision impacts productivity, profitability, and sustainability. - Have the ability to plan and manage pasture for performance. You take pride in caring for people and animals, knowing that this is a foundational part of a successful farming business. - Balance professionalism with purpose setting high standards, leading with respect, and backing your team. At Pāmu you will be part of a bigger team. Your ideas will be heard and valued by some of New Zealand’s experts. The key to your success will be through sharing insights, strong communication and building a genuine business partnership. This is a real chance to make a difference by combining good business sense with a genuine care for community and environment. He Māori tō te wai, he Māori tō te whenua, he Māori tō te tangata. Water, land, and people are all connected.