Livestock Regional Manager - North Island

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 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.