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26 Seasons is one of New Zealand’s first urban farms, innovating and pioneering the future of global food production. We are focused on finding smarter ways to produce high-quality food sustainably, whilst protecting our environment, and providing a premium product. We service both wholesale and retail markets. With a background in Farm Systems Innovation and Agronomy, spanning over 25 years, I have developed extensive business and advisory skills, knowledge, and experience working with complex businesses, advising in the areas of systems, innovation, and investment. Coupled with my passion for both the technical and practical aspects of primary sector businesses, a strong understanding of sustainable practices and systems required for contemporary farming and maximised sustainable production has led to me becoming an owner-operator of one of New Zealand’s first urban farms, where we are proud to be innovating and pioneering future global food production. My role has moved through the set-up phase to becoming our led technical and innovation advisor, and strategic business lead working across all facets of the business and interfacing with investors and sector researchers, and innovators. With my agriculture skills, knowledge, experience, and passion I am highly effective with innovating and conceptualising; advising on and operationalising strategy; as well as assessing and developing systems and processes; regulatory interpretation; on and off-farm business-leading, stakeholder and functional team relationship management.

Landcorp Farming (Pāmu) operates a nationwide pastoral farming business of dairy, sheep & deer farms as well as a foods business marketing milk & meat products globally under the Pāmu brand & is a supplier to other food processors. Role function, work closely with Business Managers, Farm Business Managers & Farm Managers to:- assist improving the profitability of Landcorp’s farms through better farm systems, pasture, crop, & animal production & management - ensure the provision & management of quality feed for improved animal production & system implementation- technically assist developing cost-effective re-grassing & pasture management systems to enhance profitable productionResponsibilities- at national level, strategically coordinate, advise & participate in farm fertilizer & lime plans assisting with implementing national strategies- assist Managers building business cases for capital expenditure in farm system changes, including building capital expenditure business cases- assist Managers costing pasture & fertiliser options- strategic technical assistance/support in nutrient budgeting, fertiliser contracts, & evaluation of alternative nutrient sources- technical projects as required, eg, plant nutrient usage, technical representation/participation in R&D projects involving industry research/technical agencies & companies, etc.- ensure current & new pasture & crop cultivar cultivation & management technologies are effectively transferred to managers- advise on cost-effective & appropriate methods for the cultivation/sowing of pastures and crops- provision of technical advice to Managers- assist, investigate & report on various agronomic, animal nutrition & feeding system options, eg, supplementary forage/grain crops- participate in/organise field/training days or technical workshops for Managers- interface with industry & research organisations on new technologies & their practical, cost-effective application

ABN AMRO Craigs is a full-service investment advisory firm operating throughout New Zealand. ABN AMRO Craigs is an accredited NZX Firm operating under the rules of the New Zealand Exchange.Intent of the role:The primary focus of this role is to help clients meet their investment goals. ABN AMRO Craigs provides a Managed Portfolio Service that encompasses the management of any individual’s investment. The service involves consultation, execution, and reporting of investment portfolios. Responsibilities: Following the “Know Your Client” rules of the NZX and understanding clients’ investment objectives. Acting professionally and ethically.  Develop a medium to long-term business plan/strategy, aligned to the company value proposition, strategy and services. Identify referral networks, and build and maintain a network of influencers such as clients, intermediaries, community involvement and personal connections Co-ordinate and as required deliver client presentations. Marketing - to promote and represent the Company and give investment advice in accordance with the firm's research view and a client’s agreed investment strategy. Generation of revenue by transacting client business in Equities, Fixed Interest, Unit Trusts and Company products (eg. START, CMT) in a prudent manner embracing the Company’s vision for funds under management and building a client base along the “Ideal Client” model. Having knowledge of markets, appropriate NZX Rules & Government Legislation. Completion of all Company and NZX training as required to maintain NZX accreditation and or minimum requirements for the role set by the Company.

Ravensdown is a farmer owned Co-operative whose core business is to supply a range of nutrient solutions to its shareholders. In recent years the company has expanded a net of products that include agrichemicals, anthelmintics & diagnostic services.The intent of the role:- The primary focus of this role is the account management of the company’s largest clients, the provision of high-level technical solutions, and in-depth analysis to assist in decision making and planning on strategic nutrient and overall farm policies.Responsibilities:  Ensuring sales targets and fertiliser tonnage targets are met through proactive and innovative account management Identification of key prospective clients & implementation of ‘Prospect’s Business Plan’ to ensure continuous business development Servicing the company’s key accounts through effective relationship management  Advising identified farmers on how to optimise their production and profitability Mentoring, coaching, and developing the three Eastern region field officers