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Carol Cuttance

Farm Manager
Burgess Dairy Unit, Wairākei Estate Dairy Complex

A Competitive Edge

Carol Cuttance is a Farm Manager for Pāmu Organics. She brings a competitive edge to her daily work. Her goal is simple: she wants to do well, and she wants her team to do well. This drive means she takes real pride in how her farm looks and how it performs. She works hard to ensure her cows are happy, well fed, and producing at their best. 

Growing on the Farm

Carol has a strong connection to the land she works on. She applied for a job online during a difficult time in her life and has spent years building her career at Pāmu. Today, she manages the exact same farm where she first started. Over the years, she has earned recognition for her hard work and achievements. She values the steady support and honest feedback she receives from her direct manager to keep improving.

Life on the Farm

The cows are what get Carol out of bed in the morning. She is the first to admit that farming is not easy every day, but her drive to do right by her animals keeps her going. She even has a few pet cows in the herd. Her favourite days are when everything on farm is running smoothly and she can see the physical results of her work. 

"Farming excellence in my workday is doing the job as best as I can every day, taking pride in how my farm looks and performs, making sure the cows are happy and well fed to be able to perform to the best of their abilities while achieving organic excellence."

Being Genuine

Of all the Pāmu values, Carol relates most to Genuine. She focuses on being approachable as a leader. Her farm team has been with her for several years, and they know she is a hands-on manager who is always willing to do the physical work alongside them. 

Working in the organic sector also means being part of a wider team. Carol enjoys having a solid group of people to bounce ideas off. Getting strong results in the organics space and sharing her experiences with other farmers have been major highlights, helping push her out of her comfort zone.

Looking Ahead 

Carol is always looking for ways to step up. She continues to study primary industry business management and consistently applies those new skills to her career on farm.

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