Job Details

Category: Associate Director
Location: New Zealand

Ovis Management Ltd

Associate Director - 2 Year Term | Ovis Management Ltd

• Contribute at a governance and leadership level

• Gain strategic experience in New Zealand’s red meat sector

• Play a meaningful role within a small, high-impact team

About Ovis Management Ltd (OML)
Ovis Management Ltd (OML) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to reducing the
risk of sheep measles (Cysticercus ovis) for New Zealand farmers. We work in
partnership with farmers, meat processors, and dog owners to raise awareness and
promote effective control practices.

OML is a fully owned subsidiary of the Meat Industry Association (MIA). Our team is small but highly effective, comprising of four Directors (two farmers and two industry representatives), an Associate Director, and a Project Manager.

The Opportunity
We are seeking an Associate Director to join OML for a two-year term, commencing September 2026.

This role is designed for an emerging or future leader who is eager to build experience in governance, leadership and strategy within the red meat sector. It offers a unique opportunity to contribute at Board level while developing capability and insight into industry leadership.


About You
To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be actively involved in the red meat sector (on-farm or across the value chain)
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the advancement of New Zealand’s agricultural economy
• Be a credible and respected leader – or an emerging leader – with growth potential
• Bring integrity, sound judgment and a collaborative approach
• Think strategically, with an openness to innovation and continuous improvement

You will also:

• Have a genuine enthusiasm for the red meat industry
• Be motivated to grow your leadership capability and sector influence
• Be an independent thinking, willing to both challenge and be challenged
• Communicate effectively, respectfully and persuasively
• Act as a role model, reflecting the organisation’s values and standards

Commitment
The commitment needed will be two days a year on average. It is intended that the Associate Director will attend the Red Meat Sector Conference as well as any other conferences or meetings that may arise, within reason. This is an unpaid position, with all reasonable expenses covered.

To Apply
Please email your CV and a cover letter to Project Manager Michelle Simpson at
michelle.simpson@mia.co.nz.

For further information please email Chairman Andrew Morrison at beak.lisa@gmail.com or call 027 664 4620.

Visit www.sheepmeasles.co.nz to find out more.

Applications close 12th July 2026.

Date Posted: 2026-06-16