Kyle Keith (Scotty)

Scotty started his journey with Pāmu as a casual worker on Mararoa Station back in September 2012. He went full-time in May 2013, climbing the ladder to Stock Manager in 2017 at the same Station. A move to Centre Hill as 2IC in 2019 has now been followed by a promotion to Farm Manager of Freestone, in the Te Anau Basin.

Scotty started his journey with Pāmu as a casual worker on Mararoa Station back in September 2012. He went full-time in May 2013, climbing the ladder to Stock Manager in 2017 at the same Station. A move to Centre Hill as 2IC in 2019 has since been followed with a promotion to Farm Manager of Freestone, in the Te Anau Basin.

He says the great thing about farming is that every day is different. A typical day for Scotty “starts with organising the team for the day’s jobs, communicating to contractors e.g. shearing, stock agents, planning stock shifts, and overseeing general day-to-day operations to make sure everything runs smoothly.”

Planning is one part of the role that Scotty loves the most, along with making good connections with people and having a laugh. But his motivation to get out of bed in the morning comes from his family and passion for getting things done, "always moving forward helping young people and striving to improve the land and livestock performance."

When asked what farming excellence means to Scotty, his reply is simply "it means working together to make the Station better. Each day I help to focus on improving daily operations, animal care, and planning for the future." An attitude like this is what makes Pāmu the organisation it is – thriving thanks to the dedication of its people. 

It’s also why our values are so strong. For Scotty, the one that resonates for him the most is Shoulder-to-Shoulder. 

“Teamwork is one of the most important aspects of my job, I think it shows through my commitment to foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, following safety protocols and striving for best stock practices all of which not only maximises our productivity but also contributes to our local community.”

Working on large Pāmu stations has led to many ‘best moments’, but one of his highlights and most rewarding parts of his role is “mentoring the young people in our team, watching them develop valuable skills and grow in confidence.” He also really enjoys working with the team to make long-term, meaningful decisions that will benefit the farm for years to come.

We can probably all agree that Scotland’s loss was New Zealand’s gain, particularly for Pāmu.