General Manager Farming Operations

About Our Client:
  
Our client is a prestigious New South Wales, private farming operation, with a long and successful history. What began as an expansive sheep grazing property has transformed into a, state-of-the-art, diversified pastoral powerhouse. Spanning 11,000 hectares with over 35 dedicated staff, their operations encompass broad-scale irrigated cropping, dryland farming, and efficient irrigated horticulture. Their commitment to innovation and quality has driven impressive growth, supported by a fleet of over 500 pieces of operational equipment for optimal production.
  
With operations anchored in northern NSW, and significant activities in two separate southern NSW aggregations, they excel in producing a variety of food and fiber, including cotton, durum wheat, canola, sorghum, pulses, and almonds. The company’s success is underpinned by advanced irrigation techniques, ensuring sustainability and efficiency.
  
The Role:
  
As the pivotal liaison between the company owner/directors and farm managers, this role demands a rare combination of agricultural insight, operational prowess, and agronomic expertise. You will play a crucial role in shaping the cropping and horticulture strategies, recommending capital and operational investments to foster a profitable, sustainable future.
  
Key Responsibilities:

• Champion operational excellence, empowering farm managers to optimize performance and personnel management.
• Innovate and standardize best practices in operations and maintenance across the hubs.
• Collaborate on regional and farm-specific plans, ensuring precision in agronomic programs and regular progress reports.
• Oversee regional harvests with meticulous planning and execution.
• Manage budgets with a keen eye on the outcome of cost benefit decisions.
• Facilitate close collaboration with marketing and finance teams on commercial initiatives.

 Who You Are:
  
As a respected leader with deep roots in agriculture, you bring extensive experience in managing large, irrigated farms and driving continuous improvement. Your planning skills, data-driven approach, and commitment to culture and community set you apart. Willingness to travel and strong leadership capabilities are essential.
  
Why Choose Agri Talent?
  
Agri Talent specializes in connecting exceptional individuals with the forefront of Australian and New Zealand agriculture.
  
For a confidential discussion about this unique opportunity, please contact Bruce Highfield at 0473 597 ***.