Head of Farming

Permanent, Full Time Christchurch - Ōtautahi

Kia hiwa rā!

We are seeking a Head of Farming - Dairy Support & Grazing to join our team!

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join our Ngāi Tahu Farming Team. You will have the opportunity to deliver operational leadership and management for our North Canterbury farms at Te Whenua Hou (6700 ha+, of which 2500 ha is dairy support, cropping and grazing which is irrigated, a key for this location is to work alongside our Head of Farming Dairy & Assets who oversees our 9 dairy farms, over 2750 ha, on farm assets plus an internal contracting & irrigation business), Hikawaikura (9400 ha with 2200 ha of farming including 1300 ha irrigated which includes store trading, grazing and a 950 mainly beef angus herd) and our High Country Stations (Route Burn, Greenstone and Elfin Bay totalling nearly 30000 ha). We have experienced teams across the whenua. The role aims to drive performance excellence including development of our kaimahi while aligning with strategic goals and objectives.

He kōrero mōu - About you:

• An undergraduate qualification in an agribusiness discipline
• Tertiary qualification in commerce, business administration or finance.
• Agri-sector management and expertise over multi-farm operations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Relationship management skills
• People leadership and development experience
• Proven experience and knowledge in managing farming at scale across multiple operations
• Time management and ability to manage conflicting demands
• An openness to embrace the values and aspirations of Ngāi Tahu whānui and interest to grow your cultural understanding in te ao Māori.

Mō mātou - About us:

Ngāi Tahu Farmings purpose is to produce sustainable products from our environment in a way which is in line with Ngāi Tahu values, we hope to encourage industry change for better farming practices throughout Aotearoa - New Zealand. Through this, the role will contribute in growing and protecting the tribal pūtea and settlement assets for the future generations. "Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei (for us and our children after us)."

Ko tā mātou mahi - We offer:

We pride ourselves on being a values-led organisation, investing in the professional and cultural development of our kaimahi (employees). You will have a unique opportunity to strengthen your understanding of te reo Māori and tikanga. We offer a supportive, dynamic and excellence driven workplace where we embrace diversity and inclusion. As a flexible employer we are happy to discuss options that may work for you and the business to support a work-life balance and the needs of your whānau. We offer an attractive package with the role based in Christchurch or on farm in North Canterbury which would include an on farmhouse.

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply:

Apply today via our website.

Want to know more? Contact Matthew Keen on 0274357380 at matthew.keen@ngaitahu.iwi.nz for confidential enquiries or download the position description directly from the listing on our careers page.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

Information :

• Company : Ngāi Tahu Tourism
• Position : Head of Farming
• Location : New Zealand
• Country : NZ