NZ Country Manager

About the Opportunity AFFCO is a market-leading and highly respected primary industry business with over 120 years’ experience supplying premium grass-fed New Zealand beef and lamb to global markets.

Proudly 100% New Zealand-owned and part of the Talley’s Group, AFFCO operates 11 processing sites nationwide and exports to over 80 countries.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced commercial and operational leader to step into the role of NZ Country Manager, taking ownership of business performance across the New Zealand grocery and primary industry sector. This is a senior leadership role requiring strong commercial acumen, operational capability, and experience leading in complex, fast-paced environments.

What You'll Do

• Lead commercial performance, including revenue, margin, and delivery outcomes
• Oversee pricing, forecasting, production planning, and supply chain optimisation
• Manage and grow key grocery customer relationships and farmer supplier partnerships
• Lead, develop, and hold accountable high-performing teams
• Drive ERP transformation and broader business change initiatives
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across operations, production, and commercial teams
• Lead regular in-market engagement, including national travel and customer visits
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement across efficiency, profitability, and performance

What You'll Bring

• Extensive experience in grocery KAM, commercial leadership, or senior business management within FMCG, food, manufacturing, or primary industry environments
• Strong understanding of the NZ grocery sector and customer landscape
• Proven ability across pricing, forecasting, margin management, and operational delivery
• Leadership experience in complex, multisite or manufacturing environments
• Exposure to ERP systems, transformation, or large-scale change initiatives
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
• Willingness to travel nationally as part of the role

Why Join AFFCO?

This is a senior leadership opportunity within a well-established New Zealand business with scale, complexity, and a strong industry reputation.

Based at a stunning, award-nominated, new head office in Horotiu, Waikato, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive package that includes a base salary, company car, and free on-site parking. They will also have access to genuine career development opportunities and the chance to play a key role in driving the ongoing transformation and growth of the business.

What’s Next

To learn more about AFFCO and this opportunity, please watch the video attached to this advert.

Apply now with your CV and cover letter or reach out today for a confidential discussion.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Neil Munro on +6493747367.