Operations Manager - Farming
Integrated Foods Limited is seeking an experienced Operations Manager – Farming to lead the day-to-day operations of our farming business.
This is a senior operational leadership role responsible for ensuring our sheep and beef farming operations deliver outstanding livestock performance, strong financial results, excellent animal welfare, and a safe, high-performing culture.
Reporting to the General Manager – Livestock, you will provide leadership across multiple farming operations, working closely with Stock Managers, farm teams and contractors to deliver seasonal plans while driving continuous improvement.
About Us
Mangatu Blocks Incorporation (MBI) is a Māori owned organisation supporting the prosperity of its owners. Mangatu has a diverse base of high performing assets and most importantly supports the care of its 45,000HA of whenua (land). Integrated Food Group (IFG) , a subsidiary of MBI, stands as a leader in agribusiness, with large-scale farming bases in New Zealand and its own lamb processing facilities in Napier.
Integrated Foods Limited operates approximately 8,500 hectares of East Coast hill country, producing quality sheep and beef through simple, efficient farming systems. We are committed to developing our people, improving our farming systems, and protecting the land for future generations.
About the Role
As Operations Manager – Farming you will lead and support our farm teams while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading day-to-day farming operations across multiple properties
- Delivering livestock production and pasture management plans
- Managing operational budgets, expenditure and farm resources
- Leading, coaching and developing farm managers and staff
- Monitoring livestock performance and production outcomes
- Driving health and safety performance across all farming operations
- Ensuring compliance with environmental plans, NAIT and farming regulations
- Working alongside contractors, advisers and internal teams to achieve business objectives
- Identifying opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and farm performance
About You
You are an experienced farming leader who combines practical livestock knowledge with strong people leadership and commercial awareness.
You will bring:
- A minimum of 5 years' leadership experience in sheep and beef farming
- Proven experience leading successful farm teams
- Strong livestock production and pasture management knowledge
- Excellent planning, organisational and decision-making skills
- Strong financial and operational management capability
- A proactive approach to health, safety and environmental management
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build high-performing teams
It would also be advantageous if you have:
- A relevant agricultural qualification
- Experience managing multiple farming units
- Experience using Farmax, Figured, NAIT or other farm management systems
What We Offer
- A senior leadership role with genuine influence across the farming business
- The opportunity to work within a progressive, values-led organisation
- A supportive leadership team focused on continuous improvement
- Competitive remuneration package
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
If you're passionate about leading people, improving farm performance and delivering operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and why you're the right person for this opportunity.
For confidential enquiries please contact Michelle McLeely, HR Manager, [email protected] or 027 568 9945
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