Farm Manager - Wellington

About the position

DBN000163 – Farm Manager - Wellington 
 
Purpose of the job:
To oversee all aspects of farm operations to ensure efficiency, profitability, and sustainability.
 
Required Qualifications

• Diploma, or BSc degree in agronomy, plant pathology, entomology or closely aligned field will be advantageous.
• AVCASA and BASOS will be advantageous.
• 5+ years’ experience in farm management with experience in various crops in a similar position.
• Experience in supervising employees.

Technical Competencies and responsibilities

• Managing every facet of farm operations unsupervised.
• Management of a variety of annual and permanent crops, including planting, fertilizing, spraying, pruning, and harvesting.
• Outstanding comprehension and interpretation of the calibrations required for agricultural operations.
• Overseeing farm workers
• Assisting management team to maintain the infrastructure so that high-quality trials can be provided to the client.
• Ensuring timely and appropriate maintenance and repair of buildings, irrigation systems, equipment, and other infrastructure.
• Managing the effective daily operations of greenhouse and field operations.
• Compiling data on new crop types, farm technologies, and other advancements in regional farming methods.
• Increase farming operations' productivity and profitability.
• Support the general manager in ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

 
Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• High level of self-motivation and initiative
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Confident and sound decision-making ability
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

 
 
Please Note: Should you not be contacted within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

• farm manager
• farm operations manager
• head of farm
• agriculture