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We’re focused on providing superior genetics, reliable testing and diagnostics, integrated on-farm software, and great customer service, all designed to help farmers make smarter decisions every day.\nAs a proud generational co-operative, we’re here for farmers, their families, and rural communities, not just for today, but for the future. And none of it happens without our people. Whether on farm, in the lab, or behind the scenes, every one of us plays a part in helping New Zealand farmers succeed.\nAbout the Role: \nLead one of New Zealand's largest field-based operations and play a key role in shaping the future of Herd Testing at LIC.\nAs National Field Operations Manager (Herd Testing), you'll lead the nationwide delivery of Herd Testing services through our Depot and Team Leader network, ensuring operations are safe, consistent, efficient, and customer-focused.\nYou'll lead the continued evolution of Herd Testing field operations toward a more nationally consistent, standardised, and systemised way of working, while retaining the practical field focus needed to deliver for farmers every day.\nAs a member of the Herd Testing Leadership Team, you'll influence strategy, build operational capability, and lead continuous improvement across a complex national operation.\nPlease note: This role is based in Hamilton; we are advertising in other locations as we are also open to Hybrid working.\n\nYour Key Focus:\nIn this role, you'll:\nLead the nationwide delivery of Herd Testing field and depot operations.\n\nLead through Depot and Team Leaders, building capability, alignment, accountability, and consistent execution across geographically dispersed teams.\n\nDrive greater consistency and standardisation of field methods and operating practices across New Zealand.\n\nPartner with the Field Operations Technical Manager to implement and sustain agreed ways of working.\n\nChampion safer-by-design approaches that reduce risk and physical strain through better work methods and equipment.\n\nManage national operational resources, including people, assets, and fleet, and deliver against operational and financial targets.\n\nUse data and operational insight to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement priorities, and drive better operational outcomes.\n\nWork across Herd Testing and partner with wider LIC teams to deliver integrated outcomes for our customers.\n\nContribute to the strategic direction and future development of Herd Testing as a member of the leadership team.\n\nYour Skills & Experience:\nWe're looking for a proven operational leader who can bring people, processes, and performance together at a national level.\nYou'll bring:\nExperience leading complex, multi-site, or geographically dispersed operations.\n\nA strong track record of improving consistency, operational performance, and ways of working across multiple teams or locations.\n\nProven success leading through leaders and building capable, accountable, high-performing teams.\n\nThe ability to translate strategy, standards, and organisational priorities into sustained operational execution.\n\nStrong analytical and decision-making capability, with the ability to use data and operational insight to identify priorities and drive improvement.\n\nExperience working within regulated, standards-based, or highly structured operating environments.\n\nStrong commercial acumen, resource planning, and budget management capability.\n\nIn Return: \nIn addition to a competitive salary, you'll receive extra leave days, flexible working options, discounted health, life, income and disability insurances, wellbeing discounts, a vehicle for work and private use, an employee assistance programme, plus more!\nThis is a rare opportunity to lead a nationally significant operation that supports thousands of New Zealand dairy farmers. 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