Unit Manager – Mt Prospect Station, Te Anau
About Mt Prospect Station:
Mt Prospect Station, together with The Danby, is a high-performing farming operation just 20 kilometres from Te Anau – the gateway to Fiordland National Park. Developed with Environment Southland and the Waiau Trust/QEII, the property balances highly productive farmland with strong biodiversity values, including regenerating and protected QEII areas.
Nestled in its own natural basin along the western and southern slopes of Mt Prospect, the property enjoys a favourable micro-climate that supports strong pasture and winter feed production. Primarily set up for winter grazing and dairy support, Mt Prospect can winter approximately 5,500 MA cows annually.
Role Overview:
As Unit Manager, you will help lead the day-to-day management of Mt Prospect Station, ensuring productive, sustainable, and safe farm operations. You’ll support the Manager to oversee staff, livestock, and infrastructure while maintaining the property’s high standards of animal welfare and environmental stewardship.
Key Responsibilities:
• Livestock Management: Achieve weight gain and fertility targets, maintain accurate stock records, and ensure safe transport in line with client and NZ standards
• Pasture, Fertiliser & Cropping: Plan and manage grazing, pasture growth, fertiliser and nitrogen programs, and cropping to maximise feed utilisation and yield
• Animal Health & Welfare: Monitor stock health, implement vaccination and drenching programs, minimise death rates, and maintain records
• Financial & Administration: Support farm operations to work within agreed budgets, contribute to monthly reporting on performance and budget variances, and maintain accurate administration.
• Asset & Environmental Management: Maintain all vehicles, machinery, water systems, fences, and yards; implement weed control; ensure compliance with environmental regulations, effluent, and fertilizer programs
• Health & Safety Leadership: Champion health and safety across the farm, ensuring all staff and contractors work safely, policies and procedures are followed.
About Fortuna Group:
Founded in 2012 by David and Kay Dodunski, Fortuna Group has grown into one of the South Island’s most progressive dairy businesses, operating 24 dairy farms and six support blocks, milking over 16,500 cows across 7,000+ hectares.
We are recognised for:
• Strong operational performance and progressive farm systems
• A values-driven culture focused on safety, development, and wellbeing
• Clear career pathways through Fortuna Futures, from Dairy Assistant to Farm Manager and regional leadership
What We Offer:
• Career development: Fortuna Futures pathways from Farm Assistant to regional leadership.
• Supportive work environment: Values-driven culture prioritising safety, wellbeing, and professional growth.
• Progressive farming systems: Innovative technology and sustainable, high-performance operations.
Who We’re Looking For:
• Hands-on, practical experience in pasture management, animal health & husbandry, and stock management
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Committed to animal welfare, safety, and operational excellence
• Organised, proactive, and capable of making operational decisions on-farm
Our purpose is simple: to enrich the world through dairy while generating opportunities
Where can Fortuna take you? Whether you’re starting as a Dairy Assistant, stepping up to Farm Manager, or aiming for regional leadership and beyond, our Fortuna Futures pathways are designed to help you grow.
Explore our Fortuna video to see what your future could look like with us.
To learn more about Fortuna, our people, and our values visit www.fortunagroup.net.nz
Your Next Step:
If you’re ready to step into a Unit Manager role and make your mark, we’d love to hear from you.
Send your CV and cover letter to: careers@fortunagroup.net.nz with subject: Unit Manager