FARM BUSINESS MANAGER – LIVESTOCK – ROLE

DESCRIPTION

Who We Are Pāmu is the brand name for Landcorp Farming Limited. Pāmu stands for best practice in sustainable and safe farming, and for the unique provenance of New Zealand foods, nutrition products and fibre on global markets. We chose the Māori word ‘Pāmu’ for its literal meaning ‘to farm’ and also to reflect the Māori concept of guardianship of the environment.

Our Values

Our values are core to who we are at Pāmu and the way we all work together.

GROUNDED: We are proud guardians of our land and our animals, and we are grounded in our connections with these; our proactive protection of the environment ensures a prosperous future for now and for generations to come.

GENUINE: We are genuine, always keeping it real, considering our neighbours and our impact; we are easy to engage with and we always deliver what we commit to.

BOLD: We are bold in our vision, not afraid of the new; always growing and improving for a sustainable future in farming.

SHOULDER-TO-SHOULDER: We work together, shoulder-to-shoulder, united as a team to ensure each other’s safety and wellbeing; we bring out the best in each other and the communities we work in.

Purpose of

the Role

A Farm Business Manager is responsible for achieving optimal operational performance of a large farm and as such will be highly skilled in all aspects of the farm business. In this role you will be responsible for implementing the short and long term business plans.

In addition, the Farm Business Manager will be required to develop networks with internal and external stakeholders, actively participate in regional discussion groups, forums and initiatives to build reputational equity of Pāmu within the community and region.

Scope and

Scale

The Farm Business Manager will report to the Senior Business Manager as a member of the Livestock Operations team.

This role has significant financial accountability, you will work with your Senior Business Manager to drive business success and optimise farm performance, as both an individual unit and as part of the Livestock Operations Group.

This role is challenging because it combines a people leadership function with the requirement to focus on the delivery of operational and financial performance goals to meet all expectations of the consolidated national business and strategic plan of the company. LSUs: 35,000 + Value of assets managed: $30million-$85million Direct reports: 6-20+ Financial delegations: As per policy

The key relationships you will have within Pāmu as a Farm Business Manager will be with internal and external stakeholders, from suppliers to farm staff to the CEO.

What You’ll

Achieve Provide people, financial and business leadership, sense and direction to achieve

the aims of the Farm Business plan as an integrated system.

Drive the Pāmu vision and culture on farm, acting as a role model of organisational values, behaviours, corporate and farming best practices

Develop the long term and annual business plan and budget as well as risk management strategies (including crisis management, drought mitigation plans etc) for the farm business and drive the implementation of these on farm.

Ensure the successful planning, budgeting and implementation of Land and Environment Plans and other environmental management and rejuvenation initiatives as required.

Utilise Pāmu’s financial and farm management systems effectively.

Take leadership and drive Pāmu standards and policies for e.g. health and safety, product quality, animal welfare, financial and asset management.

What You’ve

Got A relevant agriculture/agribusiness tertiary qualification, or equivalent

combination of qualifications and relevant industry experience

An in-depth knowledge of New Zealand livestock farming systems and the agricultural industry

In-depth knowledge of agriculture sciences, animal science and production

A track record of success in delivering sustainable business, capability, financial and reputational results

Proven ability in agribusiness in keeping with the size and complexity of this position.

Ability to think strategically, cope with business complexity and drive systems thinking across the farm

Well-developed understanding of commercial realities and business acumen, including exposure to and participation in financial, commercial and planning decisions

Highly developed people management and leadership skills

Sound working knowledge of relevant legislation and consent requirements pertaining to farming operations (e.g. product quality, occupational health and safety, animal welfare, environmental)

Demonstrate a degree of computer literacy with a practical understanding of the use and application of farm-related software programs

Relationship management skills with the ability to build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

A current full New Zealand drivers’ licence