Agriculture BD Lead | Growth, Partnerships & Training

Primary ITO; Canterbury; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing package (2 days + allowance)

Team volunteering day leave

5 weeks' annual leave after 3 years

Job summary

Primary ITO, a division focused on delivering training and qualifications to the primary industries, invites you to lead and grow our engagement with agriculture businesses. This role centers on building strong relationships, shaping strategic engagement, and delivering tailored training solutions to help learners succeed.

Based in New Zealand with preferred locations in Hamilton/Waikato, Ashburton/Canterbury, or Invercargill/Southland, the role offers a permanent, full-time schedule (40

Qualifications

• Experience leading business development, customer growth and strategic relationship management initiatives.
• Experience in the education sector and/or vocational learning environments with a strong reputation that is trusted and results focussed.
• Experience partnering with agriculture businesses and/or commercial environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support business development with existing and new agriculture businesses through strong relationship building.
• Build and enhance the profile of Primary ITO and provide strategic direction for engagement with agriculture businesses.
• Recommend, develop and implement training solutions based on customers' business training needs.
• Facilitate discussions and planning of annual business plans.

Skills

BD leadership

Education sector exp

Agriculture partnerships

Excellent communication

Job description

Primary ITO, a division focused on delivering training and qualifications to the primary industries, invites you to lead and grow our engagement with agriculture businesses. This role centers on building strong relationships, shaping strategic engagement, and delivering tailored training solutions to help learners succeed.

Based in New Zealand with preferred locations in Hamilton/Waikato, Ashburton/Canterbury, or Invercargill/Southland, the role offers a permanent, full-time schedule (40