Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Safer Farms

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Safer Farms

NB: Work-from-home and flexible working arrangements (minimum 4-days a week) negotiable

Looking for a high profile role where you can combine your change leadership and operational execution talents?

Understand the agricultural sector and have a passion for rural people, rural businesses and the communities they support?

Agile and adept at harnessing the value of a small team to get the job done in a small, member-based organisation?

Safer Farms is a leading member-based organisation dedicated to improving health, safety, and wellbeing across New Zealand’s agricultural sector. Since 2015, we’ve partnered with government, industry leaders, and farmers to reduce harm and build a safer future for farming communities. We are embarking on an exciting five-year partnership with ACC to implement the Farm Without Harm strategy, aimed at halving farming fatalities and injuries by 2029.

As we continue to drive sector-wide change, we are looking for a visionary and results-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our organisation through this critical phase of growth.

About the Role

The CEO will provide strategic leadership and operational expertise, ensuring the successful execution of Safer Farms’ initiatives. As the face of the organisation, you will collaborate with key stakeholders, including ACC, WorkSafe, government bodies, and farming communities, to build a culture of safety across the sector.

You will also spearhead the growth of our membership base, demonstrating value to members and making Safer Farms the primary platform for farmers and organisations serious about making sector-wide safety changes.

This is a unique opportunity to lead an organisation that is setting the standard for safety in New Zealand’s agricultural sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of the Farm Without Harm strategy, with a focus on driving farmer uptake of safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with sector organisations to ensure the farm safety message resonates and is widely adopted across farming communities.
• Ensure successful delivery of contractual obligations with ACC, including reporting and milestone delivery.
• Drive membership growth, demonstrating value and positioning Safer Farms as the leading organisation for those serious about improving farm safety.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including government, industry, and the farming community.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will be a dynamic and strategic leader with proven experience in operational execution and stakeholder collaboration. You will have a passion for improving health and safety in high-risk sectors and a strong track record of building partnerships that drive meaningful change.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Leadership experience in health and safety, agriculture, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in strategy execution and operational delivery.
• Proven ability to increase membership and engage with member-based organisations.
• Experience collaborating with government and sector organisations to achieve shared objectives.
• Proven ability in financial acumen and reporting to a Board of Directors.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.

What We’re Offering:

• The opportunity to lead a nationally recognised organisation dedicated to improving safety across New Zealand’s farming sector.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact by driving change in one of New Zealand’s highest-risk industries.
• Flexible working arrangements and the ability to work from various locations within New Zealand.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.

Apply Now

If you are a visionary leader with a passion for improving health and safety and are ready to take on a high-impact role, we would love to hear from you.

Applications close on the 10th November 2024.

To learn more about Safer Farms you can visit www.saferfarms.co.nz and for a confidential discussion about the role you can contact lee@no8hr.com.