Job Details

Category: Sheep and Beef
Location: Taupo

Westervelt NZ Ltd

Farm Business Manager - Poronui, Taupo

Poronui is a well-known high-country station situated 40 minutes from Taupo. The property is 6499ha in size and encompasses an international sporting lodge as well as farming and forestry operations.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to lead our Poronui farming business as a key component of our wider stable of business interests. The role, which reports to the General Manager, will lead long term farm operational and financial planning, and drive optimal performance.

We are looking for a positive, energetic leader who is eager to progress personally while getting the best results for the business and contributing to the success of the wider Westervelt NZ team.

Responsibilities include the financial and operational performance of this diverse farming operation, which currently stands at some 15,000su. Managing health and safety and environmental management programmes, with the support and engagement of your team are important parts of the job.

We are seeking a motivated individual with the skills and expertise necessary to optimise the performance of farm operations, while continually looking for opportunities for improvement, and adding value to our other business activities on the property.

We seek applicants with:

• Proven agribusiness management experience and knowledge of livestock farming
• Expertise in deer management and genetics would be an advantage
• Strong leadership and staff management skills
• Sound, evidence-based decision-making skills
• The ability to develop systems, analyse farm production information and generate recommendations for business improvement
• Experience developing and implementing health and safety programmes
• Demonstrated capability to operate or maintain farm environment plans and ensure compliance with associated regulations
• Good financial management, communication, and organisational skills
• The desire to work within and help lead a positive team committed to success
• New Zealand residency with legal authority to work

Date Posted: 2024-07-04