Regional Manager - Southland | Invercargill

Job Description

Role type: Permanent

Location: Southland

Salary: $132,247 - $154,879 dependant on skills and experience

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role 

Our new On Farm Support service provides on-the-ground support for farmers and growers in the regions. The service connects farmers and growers to the right information, expertise, and opportunities and helps navigate requirements around climate, water and the environment. On Farm Support complements existing advisory services offered by public, private and industry organisations.

The Regional Manager plays a lead role in growing the On Farm Support service in Southland, providing leadership, and management of regional operational activities. You will be responsible for:

• Leading a small team of Regional Advisers
• Establishing and delivering work programmes for the region
• Building and maintaining positive and productive working relationships to achieve success, by ensuring alignment and collaboration with other managers across MPI.

You will be based in existing MPI offices in Invercargill and will have access to a work vehicle.

We support a flexible work environment which can take many forms including remote working, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.

Mōu - About You

You are someone who is able to build trusted relationships, and lean into those relationships to connect with people, facilitate discussions, and provide advice. You can utilise your ability to understand the different needs and challenges that farmers and growers are faced with in the regions.

You will have:

• Broad experience in the primary sector and NZ farming systems
• Leadership and management experience
• An ability to lead and motivate operationally focused teams working across a region
• Well-developed relationship management skills with internal and external stakeholders
• An ability to be adaptable and a focus on continuous improvement

Mō te peka - About the Business Unit

On Farm Support is part of MPI's Agriculture and Investment Services business unit. We work to create a thriving and sustainable future for farmers, growers, primary industries and rural communities, and caring for the health and wellbeing of animals.

Our people have expertise in regional and community support and development, Maori agribusiness, disaster recovery, and animal health and welfare. We also fund innovation and research – through sector, business, and community partnerships across our food and fibre industries.

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua: - Benefits of working at MPI

• Up to three additional (MPI holidays) leave days
• Career development and internal opportunities across the business unit and organisation
• Wellness benefit for employees
• Reduced premiums for Group Healthcare Schemes
• Flexible working

See the benefits of working at MPI

Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake? - Are you ready to make a difference?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, your whakapapa; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

To view the position description and/or apply online, please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

Applications close at midnight on 29 May 2023

If you have any questions about the role, please email melissa.heaney@mpi.govt.nz 

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