HR Manager

Established in 1948, Silver Fern Farms is a market-led food company, supplying nutritious and delicious, sustainably and ethically raised grass-fed red meat and other natural products, from Aotearoa to the world. They are New Zealand’s leading processor, marketer and exporter of premium quality lamb, beef and venison and associated products to over 60 global markets.

Deeply connected to the rural communities of New Zealand, in peak season Silver Fern Farms employs over 6,000 people globally and connects to a network of over 16,000 farmer suppliers nationwide. With a strong people focus, their high performing site at Finegand, Balclutha, is a stellar representation of their commitment to their community and their team.

Are you seeking a new challenge and want to lead a team of professionals committed to helping drive people engagement and culture?

Titled internally as People Manager, this is a key senior leadership role at Finegand and reports to the Site Manager. The People Manager leads a small team of direct reports covering training, payroll, international support, and people advisory. The position is part of a supportive nationwide network of Silver Fern Farm’s People Managers, with key accountabilities being supporting and developing on-site leaders to be better every day, enhancing employee experience and performance through improved communication and connection; and delivering people engagement initiatives across the site. With a staff of 1200 in peak season, this is a people-orientated, multifaceted and operationally focused role, with additional core functions including:

• Providing leadership, advice and vision to your team
• Overseeing training and development programmes, recruitment, employee wellbeing, settlement support, and payroll activities
• Supporting Managers with high level employment relations
• Leading strategic and operational projects
• Ensuring good practice legislative compliance, and HR reporting
• Developing localised employee/community-based initiatives.

This is a role where you will enjoy daily interactions across the site and the wider team, and one where you will affect positive change through developing strong relationships with all stakeholders.

A natural people-person, your ability to effectively advise, support, communicate and collaborate will be the key to your success. With strong coaching and mentoring abilities, you excel in fostering leadership growth and cultivating a culture of empowerment. Technical expertise and commercial acumen combined with leadership capabilities; and the ability to affect and drive positive change are attributes sought. A resourceful nature whose solutions-based, flexible, and down-to-earth approach will see you being a proactive member of the Finegand Senior Leadership team.

The role would be ideal for someone who enjoys being part of a community and its diversity. Previous experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment is highly advantageous.

With transport options available (from Dunedin), relocation offerings, and generous employee benefits, this role will see you making a positive impact across all divisions of this high performing site.

Could this be the next step in your career, or your new challenge?

Visit the Decipher Group website for a copy of the position description and to apply.

To discover more about Silver Fern Farms, visit https://silverfernfarms.com. 

For a confidential discussion about the role; contact Lisa Edwards on 021 240 4410, or email [email protected]