Farm Manager
Use science, technology and farming knowledge to develop an integrated portfolio of high yielding, cross-sectoral agri-businesses in Northland
Summary about this job
Farm Management
Company: Mariner7 Limited
Location: Northland
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +64-4-149-4610
Fax: +64-4-348-3607
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Detail information about job Farm Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Applying Science, Technology & Systems
- Cross-sectoral agri-business focus
- Outstanding opportunity to innovate
Parengarenga Incorporation is a Maori Incorporation based in Te Kao in the Far North (70km north of Kaitaia), that manages $52m of farm and forestry assets on behalf of 3,000 shareholders. Its vision is “Being a world class business of the land and sea, growing our people and communities, shaping the future of the Far North”.
Led by the General Manager and endorsed by the elected Trustees, the strategy is very clearly focused on using science, technology and knowledge to develop an integrated and mutually beneficial portfolio of high yielding, cross-sectoral agri-businesses that operate in an eco-friendly and sustainable way.
The principal businesses are farming and forestry and an apiculture business was successfully launched last year with an industry-experienced partner. Plans are at different stages for the development of additional complementary businesses in the horticulture, and tourism sectors and the start-up programme will be driven by continuing to increase the productivity and carrying capacity of the 5,900 ha farm and through forestry revenue coming on-stream from the 10,000 ha forest.
The farm breeds and fattens Angus and Angus/Charolais beef and Texel/Dorsett sheep. It also has a Freisen bull rearing program. In total there are 38,000 stock units managed by 9 very competent staff members. There is a five-year comprehensive development plan in place to drive the following initiatives:
- increase the production of dry matter by investing in science and best farming practice to enhance better pasture quality and growth
- increase the liveweight of stock produced by managing stock in an effective rotational grazing programme
- use modern farm management systems to measure performance, understand the main drivers of improvement and deliver improvement targets
- develop greater drainage and water collection capability on farm to assist with better access to pasture and prepare for key cropping or horticulture initiatives
- investigate the potential for using waste wood in a BioChar initiative to drive soil carbon and increase humus capability
- maximise the seasonal production strengths of the property
- maximise the economic farming area
The Farm Manager must be able to provide outstanding leadership for the soil and pasture, water, stock and support services teams to deliver these goals. They will have a strong focus on Health and Safety and be responsible for the development of a high performance, high engagement culture.
This is a pivotal role in the continued growth of the Incorporation. It requires a person who is passionate about good animal practice, great genetics and blending science, technology, farming experience and innovative thinking to cross sectoral farming and can demonstrate their ability to measure progress and identify sustainable ways to maximise productivity.
The person we seek will have a qualification in an agricultural science or primary sector discipline and have a track record that shows their ability to identify and deliver significant commercial results through leadership, knowledge and management expertise. The ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both inside and outside the Incorporation and within the local community is important.
A competitive salary and benefits package is offered which will attract high calibre applicants. Applications close 10 August, 2018.
Email applications or for further information contact:
Brian Shaw, Director,
Mariner7 Limited, PO Box 9182,
Newmarket, Auckland
Phone 021 406 408