Tumu Whakarae | Chief Executive Officer

Mō te Pakihi | About the Organisation:

Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation is a significant agricultural enterprise that manages 101,000 acres of land, with 83% actively farmed for livestock production, complemented by dairy, apiary, and forestry operations. Their guiding principle is "Toitū te Whenua, Toitū te Tangata, Toitū te Mana" - To look after the whenua, so the whenua can look after them.


Mō te Tūranga | About the Role:

You’ll provide leadership and strategic direction to the Āti Hau Group by translating the organisations vision into actionable strategies which ensure the achievement of sustainable growth and cultural alignment, while balancing commercial excellence with cultural stewardship. Your responsibilities also include strategic leadership, oversight of operations, stakeholder management, health and safety, compliance, change management, and leading innovation and continuous improvement. 


Mou | About You:

In addition to 10+ years of progressive, successful leadership in the primary sector, and strong connections to te ao Māori, you’ll likely have a track record of leading large-scale farming operations. You’ll have a reputation for developing and delivering strategic initiatives, being financially astute, and being a remarkably effective communicator. You’ll also be known for your down to earth stakeholder management and influencing skills and ability to gain the trust and confidence of others.  You’ll likely have a Masters' degree in Agricultural Science, Business Administration, or a related field and be a member of relevant industry bodies. Your high levels of cultural intelligence will underpin your ability to navigate te ao Māori and balance sustainable growth with environmental stewardship.

Applications close by Sunday, 12 January 2025.

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