Take the reigns as the Farm Manager - Station and Sustainability for the prestigious Tuaropaki Trust in Taupo. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, and as part of the Operations team, you are partly responsible for managing, maintaining and operating all Tuaropaki controlled assets and resources in a safe and environmentally sustainable way. This role is vital to the success of the farm and its environment, and you will have the opportunity to operate with a high level of autonomy and build a legacy of excellence.
About Tuaropaki Trust:
Tuaropaki Trust was born from the unity of 279 Maori landowners in 1952. The original owners of the Tuaropaki whenua believed that they could achieve more by working together. They amalgamated their family lands under an overarching vision to develop the land to provide opportunities for our whanau.
Today, Tuaropaki Trust is an Ahu Whenua Trust under the auspices of Te Ture Whenua Maori. There are more than 2,700 Owners, a mix of individuals, Whanau Trusts and Kaitiaki Trusts, all descended from the original Owners. The Trust is a kaitiaki for ancestral taonga and manages complex business interests in the food and energy sectors, with assets valued at around $1 billion. The Trust also has investments in North America.
Our role is to provide value to our Owners by:
Delivering sustainable returns
Caring for our whenua and our heritage
Connecting and enabling our people
We aspire to be a collaborative, engaging and safe workplace that builds capabilities and delivers for the future. We are on the lookout for an opportunity go-getter as a Programme Manager - Strategy and Investments to embrace our values of Whakapono (Inner belief in the Tuaropaki vision), Kia U (Commitment, diligence), Kia Manawanui (Courage, adaptability, strategic foresight and humility).
The Farm Manager's specific responsibilities are to drive excellence across:
Operational
Financial
Health, safety and environmental
Provide leadership and mentoring to reports, fostering a collaborative, positive and innovative work environment. Ensure interactions with owners are credible, consistent and based on core Trust values.
This role will cover:
Business planning
Staff management
Production and stock management
Financial and Asset management
Natural resource and Nursery management
Record keeping
What you'll need to be successful:
A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Stock/Farm Manager with some experience in sustainability or nursery oversight.
Recognised industry qualification.
Substantial experience in leading teams and station operations.
Managing a budget and reports.
Sound business acumen, with proven experience developing and delivering plans and processes that are aligned to organisational priorities, and driving change.
A track record of making quality decisions within your area of responsibility.
A proven ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, navigate issues and solve problems.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build and leverage relationships and partner with colleagues and others across the industry to achieve shared outcomes.
To be a strong self-starter and drive for high standards.
What you'll get in return:
The opportunity to lead a great team within a highly respected organisation.
A competitive salary.
Live-in property on the station.
Farm vehicle for some personal use.
Comprehensive medical insurance - Including prescriptions.
5% KiwiSaver Employer contribution.
For a confidential discussion or more in-depth job description, please contact Tom Warner on ****** - 0221967722 or Caylee Cooke on ****** - 021895015
#J-18808-Ljbffr