Head of Animal Health

2 months ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Farmlands Co-Operative Full time

Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity

In this role you will oversee and develop strategies for our Animal Health and Nutrition categories at Farmlands. This will involve analysing the market, identifying needs and opportunities, working with key vendors and partners and then implementing category initiatives. This role is new to Farmlands and reflects the importance of this category in delivering on our purpose of improving profitability for our shareholders. You will also lead a team of Category Managers, giving them clear targets and standards and holding them accountable to measurable results.

This is your opportunity to make a significant change in the animal health sector and have a real impact on outcomes for our shareholders across New Zealand.

The role is based in Christchurch, New Zealand and we are keen to hear from candidates open to relocating.

Mōhou ake | About you

  • A passion for animal health and nutrition with enough knowledge of the industry to create a vision of what needs to happen with our categories.
  • A detailed understanding of the role of different channels to market in the NZ animal health sector and the role of retail merchants today, but more importantly the potential for the channel in the future.
  • Demonstrated people leadership experience with the ability to motivate your team.
  • Experience in the creation and management of a product offer that includes both range principles and technical service requirements.
  • Able to communicate complex or technical ideas in simple, clear language and the confidence and capability to engage with executive and board level audiences.
  • Financially and commercially astute - able to manage risk, focus on costs, profits, margins and new product opportunities.

Mō ngā painga | About the benefits

You'll be rewarded with:

  • Sick leave from Day 1.
  • Paid birthday leave.
  • Access to training through our online library, The Greenhouse.
  • Staff discounts at Farmlands Retail Stores.
  • Exclusive Farmlands shareholding offer providing access to a vast array of discounts with our Card Partners.
  • Additional support for parents - 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks' paid partner's leave.

At Farmlands - Te Whenua Tāroa, our purpose is to enable improved profitability and productivity for NZ farmers and growers, and our vision is to be the 'go-to' for everyone connected to our land. This is what gets us out of bed in the morning and keeps us going day in and day out.

As New Zealand's largest farming co-operative, we have an annual turnover of more than $2.3 billion, with over 1200 staff in over 80 locations from Cape Reinga to Bluff. In addition to our strong core retail business, we have a well-established shareholder card network with operations in feed production, nutrition, ecommerce, fuel, distribution, agronomy, to name a few.

Joining our team gives you the chance to contribute to a Kiwi-owned brand. We offer autonomy in a collaborative fast-paced environment where we truly value ‘Minds Open’, ‘Be-ing You’, and ‘See-ing it Through’.

Te Tono | How to apply

Apply online with your CV and cover letter and we'll do the rest. We'd love to hear from you and know you'll most definitely grow your career - and us - at Farmlands.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Please note that the successful candidate will have to go through pre-employment checks before starting with us at Farmlands. These will include two references from your two most recent managers, a Ministry of Justice Check, proof of your right to work in New Zealand, a driver’s licence check and an ACC background check. For certain roles a drug and alcohol test, credit check and AML check may be required.

Your application will include the following questions:

  • What is your address? Eligibility to work in New Zealand Are you under 18 years old? What are your salary expectations for this role? Your Notice Period Which best describes your employment status with Farmlands? Discussion with current manager Pre-existing conditions that may adversely affect regular attendance, performance or safety Accommodate injury, disability or illness Criminal History If yes to the above, please provide further details Declaration

Farming, Animals & Conservation 1,001-5,000 employees

At Farmlands - Te Whenua Tāroa, our purpose is to enable improved profitability and productivity for NZ farmers and growers. This is what gets us out of bed in the morning and keeps us going day in and day out.

At Farmlands - Te Whenua Tāroa, our purpose is to enable improved profitability and productivity for NZ farmers and growers. This is what gets us out of bed in the morning and keeps us going day in and day out.

Perks and benefits Remuneration Career Development Discounted Purchasing Exclusive access to Farmlands Shareholding Offer Employee Referral Programme Excellent leave entitlements Service-related benefits Recognition Programme

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