National Field Operations Manager

Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC)

. Lead the nationwide delivery of Herd Testing field and depot operations .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeHamilton • New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing complex, multi-site operations while driving consistency and operational performance. Utilizes data-driven insights for resource planning, budget management, and strategic direction in Herd Testing.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership Of Geographically Dispersed TeamsOperational Performance ImprovementData Analysis And Decision-MakingResource Planning And Budget ManagementCommercial Acumen

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Hard Skills

Operational ExecutionResource ManagementBudget ManagementData AnalysisOperational Insight

Soft Skills

Team BuildingAccountabilityStrategic Thinking

Industry Keywords

Herd TestingRegulated Operating EnvironmentsStandardisation Of PracticesSafer-By-Design ApproachesOperational Targets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the nationwide delivery of Herd Testing field and depot operations
Lead through Depot and Team Leaders across geographically dispersed teams
Build capability, alignment, accountability, and consistent execution
Drive consistency and standardisation of field methods and operating practices across New Zealand
Partner with the Field Operations Technical Manager to implement and sustain agreed ways of working
Champion safer-by-design approaches to reduce risk and physical strain through improved work methods and equipment
Manage national operational resources, including people, assets, and fleet
Deliver against operational and financial targets
Use data and operational insight to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement priorities
Work across Herd Testing and with wider LIC teams to deliver integrated customer outcomes
Contribute to the strategic direction and future development of Herd Testing as a leadership team member

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience leading complex, multi-site, or geographically dispersed operations
Strong track record of improving consistency, operational performance, and ways of working across multiple teams or locations
Proven success leading through leaders and building capable, accountable, high-performing teams
Ability to translate strategy, standards, and organisational priorities into sustained operational execution
Strong analytical and decision-making capability
Ability to use data and operational insight to identify priorities and drive improvement
Experience working within regulated, standards-based, or highly structured operating environments
Strong commercial acumen
Resource planning capability
Budget management capability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Extra leave days
Flexible working options
Discounted health insurance
Discounted life insurance
Discounted income insurance
Discounted disability insurance
Wellbeing discounts
Vehicle for work and private use
Employee assistance programme