Senior Livestock Manager
Company
Description
AFFCO is a
high-performing and dynamic leader within the New Zealand Meat Industry.
Established in 1904, AFFCO holds 120 years of expertise in supplying
top-quality meat products to the world.
Based in
Waikato, the agricultural heart of New Zealand, with over 4,000 employees, our
operation has offices in the USA, UK and Hong Kong and comprises of 11
processing sites situated across New Zealand, distributing to over 80
countries.
AFFCO sources top-quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Beef and Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand owned and operated and a proud member of the Talley’s Group; New Zealand’s leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products.
Job
Description
AFFCO is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated livestock manager to join our team.
They will lead
livestock procurement and manage a high‑performing buying team. This role ensures AFFCO plants receive livestock on time, to
specification, and within purchasing guidelines, while growing AFFCO’s supplier
base and market share.
Key responsibilities:
- Review pricing daily and report competitor activity to the National Livestock Manager
- Develop procurement strategies and grow key account business
- Maintain strong supplier relationships
- Source livestock to AFFCO specifications and resolve supplier issues
- Support industry events, field days, and supplier engagement activities
- Lead, mentor, and develop the livestock buying team
- Competently use procurement systems, digital tools, and industry platforms (e.g., NAIT)
- Foster collaboration and ensure operational standards are met
Qualifications
To be
successful in this role we are looking for the following skills:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the rural sector
- Strong track record of maintaining and developing supplier relationships
- Solid understanding of livestock production, farming systems, and seasonal supply patterns
- Previous leadership or team management experience
- Knowledge of national and international meat and livestock market trends
- Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities
- Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
Additional information
Must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
If you want to
join a successful, growing organisation and believe that you are the right
person to take on this role, please apply online through this ad.
