Farm Manager - Waitere Farm
Core
Lead a large-scale sheep and beef hill country operation, managing livestock performance, pasture systems, infrastructure, and commercial operations.
Role type
Farm Manager (Sheep and Beef)
Builds
Livestock and pasture performance, farm systems, and long-term operational plans
Domain
Agriculture (Sheep and Beef Hill Country)
Required skills
Sheep and beef farming experience, commercial judgement, team leadership and coaching, contractor coordination, budgeting and forecasting, continuous improvement mindset, animal welfare and health and safety knowledge, data and reporting tool proficiency
Preferred skills
Experience with farm systems and reporting tools, ability to balance livestock performance with operational needs
Technologies
Farm systems, reporting tools
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day operations of a 2,400-hectare sheep and beef farm, coordinate contractors and manage logistics, plan and forecast budgets, drive livestock and pasture performance improvements, support and develop the farm team, ensure animal welfare and health and safety compliance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC