SENIOR FARM MANAGER
SENIOR FARM MANAGER
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09-04-2025
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Job Description
The Senior Farm Manager is responsible for overseeing largescale farm operations ensuring high production yields cost efficiency and compliance with industry standards. This role involves strategic planning resource management staff supervision and innovation implementation to drive productivity and profitability. The Senior Farm Manager works closely with the Estate Manager and leads a team to achieve operational excellence.
Key Performance Outputs
- Oversee largescale farm activities ensuring efficiency and high yield.
- Optimise irrigation pruning and harvesting schedules.
- Develop budgets allocate resources effectively and ensure cost efficiency.
- Manage procurement of supplies and equipment.
- Supervise and mentor farm staff.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Ensure regulatory and safety compliance.
- Implement risk mitigation strategies.
- Maintain environmental and sustainability standards.
- Integrate advanced agricultural technologies.
- Collaborate with technical teams to enhance production techniques.
Requirements
Qualification / Experience
- A relevant tertiary degree in Agriculture Horticulture or a related field.
- 5 years of farm production experience including at least 3 years in low chill evergreen varietals.
- Proven experience in leading farm operations managing teams and optimizing production efficiency.
Functional / Technical
- Strong understanding of modern horticultural practices and blueberry production techniques.
- Proficiency in farm management software and Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint).
- Advanced knowledge of farm management including production planning irrigation pruning and harvesting.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to develop and execute farm strategies that align with company goals.
- Strong financial acumen for budgeting and resource allocation.
- Experience in implementing precision farming technologies.
Proven experience in leading farm operations, managing teams, and optimizing production efficiency. Strong understanding of modern horticultural practices and blueberry production techniques. Proficiency in farm management software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Education
A relevant tertiary degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field. 5+ years of farm production experience, including at least 3 years in low chill, evergreen varietals.
Employment Type
Full Time
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