Lactus Agribusiness Ltd – Ashburton, South Island
Lactus Agribusiness is a young, fast growing agricultural service company, with a great local reputation, operating in Canterbury dairy farming. Due to rapid growth there is the opportunity for another consultant to continue the momentum.
Qualifications & Experience
* A relevant tertiary degree, ideally in Agricultural Science / Commerce, for a base understanding of the technical and financial aspects of dairy farming.
* A level of practical experience in NZ dairy (ideally Canterbury) and a good understanding of profit drivers and challenges faced by farmers.
* The ability to establish and maintain great relationships with farming clients.
* The ability to work autonomously.
* Experience as a farm consultant or in relevant agribusiness roles is preferred.
* Competency with Microsoft Excel.
Tasks & Responsibilities
* You will be assisted in building and managing a book of dairy farm advisory clients, based in the Canterbury area.
* You will help farmers to achieve their goals, whether it be technical farm systems consultancy, financial analysis or strategic planning.
* The majority of the role will be on‐farm consultancy visits, although this is balanced with report writing, attending industry events and professional development.
* You can work from home, and organise your own schedule – allowing a great work/life balance.
* Vehicle, laptop and phone are essential tools, and can be provided.
* High quality on‐the‐job training, to allow career development and progression.
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