On Farm Support
2 weeks ago
**Role type**: Permanent
**Location**: Lower North Island: Wairarapa, Horowhenua, Manawatu, Rangitikei, Whanganui, Ruapehu
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role
Our new On Farm Support service will provide on-the-ground support for farmers and growers in the regions. The service will connect farmers and growers to the right information, expertise, and opportunities and help navigate requirements around climate, water and the environment. On Farm Support will complement existing advisory services offered by public, private and industry organisations.
The Regional Manager will play a lead role in growing the On Farm Support service, providing leadership, and management of regional operational activities. You will be responsible for:
- Leading a team of Regional Advisers. Your team of Advisers will be expected to grow, and you will be involved in all aspects of team management, including recruitment and service delivery
- Establishing and delivering work programmes for the region
- Building and maintaining positive and productive working relationships to achieve success, by ensuring alignment and collaboration with other managers across MPI.
You will be based in existing MPI offices in the regions and will have access to a work vehicle.
We support a flexible work environment which can take many forms including remote working, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.
Mōu - About You
You are someone who is able to build trusted relationships, and lean into those relationships to connect with people, facilitate discussions, and provide advice. You can utilise your ability to understand the different needs and challenges that farmers and growers are faced with in the regions.
**You will have**:
- Broad experience in the primary sector and NZ farming systems
- Leadership and management experience
- An ability to lead and motivate operationally focused teams working across a region
- Well-developed relationship management skills with internal and external stakeholders
- An ability to be adaptable and a focus on continuous improvement
Mō te peka - About the Business Unit
On Farm Support is part of MPI's Agriculture and Investment Services business unit. We work to create a thriving and sustainable future for farmers, growers, primary industries and rural communities, and caring for the health and wellbeing of animals.
Our people have expertise in regional and community support and development, Maori agribusiness, disaster recovery, and animal health and welfare. We also fund innovation and research - through sector, business, and community partnerships across our food and fibre industries.
**Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua**: - Benefits of working at MPI
- Up to three additional (MPI holidays) leave days
- Career development and internal opportunities across the business unit and organisation
- Wellness benefit for employees
- Reduced premiums for Group Healthcare Scheme
- Flexible working
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Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply
Applications close Monday 26 September
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