About Us
At Alliance Group, we're more than a global supplier of exceptional grass-fed lamb, beef, and venison. We're a purpose-driven business committed to driving prosperity for our farming families and creating thriving environments for our people. With sites across the North and South Islands, we're focused on performance improvement, innovation, and improving our environmental resilience.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Livestock, you will lead the North Island Livestock team to achieve livestock volume, margin, and customer satisfaction targets while strengthening Alliance's presence across the region. Working from our Dannevirke or Levin Processing Plants and out in the field, key responsibilities include:
Leading and developing a high-performing regional livestock team
Driving livestock procurement volumes and regional business growth
Building strong relationships with shareholders, suppliers, and rural stakeholders
Delivering regional business plans, budgets, and financial targets
Growing Alliance's supplier and shareholder network
Ensuring compliance with livestock procurement policies and animal welfare requirements
Managing key supplier relationships and resolving issues professionally
Working closely with processing plants and operational teams to optimise supply outcomes
Overseeing local farming and grazing operations to support business objectives
Championing health, safety, and continuous improvement across the region.
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll bring a strong combination of commercial leadership, agricultural knowledge, and relationship management expertise.
You'll ideally have:
Strong experience successful leading teams within the rural, agricultural, livestock, or agribusiness sectors
Senior sales, procurement, account management, or business development experience
Excellent knowledge of pastoral farming and the New Zealand agricultural industry
Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets, performance, and forecasts
Experience developing and executing business strategies
Strong organisation skills with the ability to ensure processes are followed and executed within required timeframes
A commitment to health, safety, animal welfare, and achieving results
Tertiary qualifications in Agriculture or a related field would be an advantage.
Please note that we are only considering candidates who are currently eligible to work in New Zealand.
What We Offer
Health insurance subsidies for you and your family
One week's additional annual leave
A senior leadership role with significant regional influence
The opportunity to work closely with farmers and rural communities
Competitive remuneration and benefits
Ongoing professional development opportunities
The chance to be part of a business committed to sustainability, quality, and innovation.
Alliance Group is committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our business and the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities.
We recruit, develop and promote people based on their skills, experience, qualifications and potential. We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe and respectful workplace where everyone can succeed and feel valued.
If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to ensure you can participate fully.
Applications close on 12 November 2026.