Agri Manager

To enable smarter farming for a better New Zealand TM

We are looking for a driven, customer focused agri-professional for a permanent Agri Manager role based in Taupo.

Our Agri Managers are trained and trusted advisors helping farmers get the most from their soil, pasture, crops, and animals while assisting them to transition towards environmentally sustainable practices. This includes helping to reduce their environmental impacts and optimise value from the land through the provision of nutrient advice, services, and products.

As a key link to our farmers, you'll have an important part to play in the success of their business; serving up the products, support, and innovative solutions our farmers have come to rely on us for. This means the bulk of your time will be spent on farm, identifying farmers' needs, selling tailored solutions, and strengthening relationships based on trust, credibility, and mutual respect.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan and implement a programme for visiting current and prospective customers, assessing and understanding their requirements and advising them on the most appropriate products and services, thus achieving sales targets.
2. Utilise the available technology to give maximum benefit to Ravensdown shareholders in terms of profitability and environmental leadership.
3. Create a plan to reduce environmental impacts and optimise value from the land.
4. Ensure that end users' needs and expectations are met through the continuous development of abilities and knowledge.

About You:

While helping farmers increase their profitability is a key focus of this role, you're set for some impressive growth of your own. There's no better way to get more from your agronomic qualification and/or your existing industry experience. Your knowledge of soil fertility and farming systems will be invaluable. Since you enjoy a good yarn, we reckon the social, down-to-earth camaraderie that comes with this job will be right up your alley.

Ideal Skills & Experience:

1. Sound knowledge of farm systems.
2. Previous experience in a related Agri business role.
3. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships.
4. Understanding of the changing landscape of New Zealand environmental policy and its implications for farmers.
5. Tech savvy with knowledge of agricultural technology systems.
6. Ideally a Bachelor's degree in agriculture or a related qualification.

How to Apply:

Click on the 'Apply' button to upload your CV and cover letter or contact Amie Tauamiti, Senior HR Business Partner via for any further questions.