Farm Manager Sisam & Sons - Lead From the Front

Farm Manager – Sisam & Sons

Whakatāne, Eastern Bay of Plenty

Sisam & Sons is a long-standing, family-owned farming business with deep roots in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Based just 18km south of Whakatāne, the business spans 4,750 hectares, running four dairy units and two sheep and beef operations, alongside commercial forestry.

We’re looking for a capable Farm Manager to take the lead on the Back Block. A 930ha sheep and beef property wintering 3,600 sheep and 1,200 cattle in mixed breeding / finishing system.

This is a hands-on management role, you’ll lead by example, be present on farm, and set the tone for how the place is run. Working closely with the General Manager and Farm Management Committee, you’ll be responsible for day-to-day performance while contributing to planning, improvement and decision-making

You’ll be across the full farming picture, stock and feed planning, pasture management, animal health, environmental compliance and budgets – while leading and developing your team. The expectation is a well-run, tidy and disciplined operation where people know what good looks like because you show them. Technology is an important part of how we farm, and you’ll be comfortable using tools like Farmax or Resolution to track performance and support sound decisions.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have hands-on experience and confident in dairy support, beef finishing and a sheep breeding systems.
• Be a strong in feed planning and pasture management, with good seasonal thinking to hit key targets throughout the year.
• Be comfortable with budgets and planning, keeping a close eye on the numbers and make smart, practical decisions.
• Know their way around farm systems like Resolution or Farmax to help drive performance.
• Be well-organised, proactive and take pride in a tidy and well set up farming operation.
• Be a role model and lead health & safety.

This role will suit someone who takes real pride in running a disciplined, well-set-up farm and wants to work in a business that genuinely backs capable people and good farming practice

• Learn more about Sisam & Sons here: www.sisamson.co.nz
• View the full job description here
• For a confidential discussion, contact Nick on [email protected]

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