General Manager

Scientific & Technical Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative agri-tech company in New Zealand is seeking a General Manager to lead operational efficiency and strategic growth. You will manage teams and drive the adoption of breakthrough emissions-reducing technologies in agriculture. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, operational experience in growth-stage environments, and a passion for sustainability. Join a dynamic team where your leadership will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead a cutting-edge business

Collaborative team environment

Impactful leadership role

Qualifications

• Experience in startup or growth-stage environments.
• Hands-on approach in logistics, supply chain, or agriculture sectors.
• Ability to engage with customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership across all functions.
• Manage teams and contractors for systems servicing.
• Drive strategic growth by identifying opportunities.

Skills

Operational leadership

Commercial acumen

Leadership and people management

Strategic planning

Customer engagement

Job description

Overview

Lead an innovative agri-tech business to the next stage of growth - hands-on GM role.

We are partnering with a pioneering agri-tech company delivering breakthrough emissions-reducing effluent treatment solutions for New Zealand farms. Developed in collaboration with leading research institutions, this business is transforming sustainability in agriculture by helping farmers reduce environmental impact while maintaining productivity. As a newly commercialised business in rapid growth, this is an exciting opportunity to lead innovative technology adoption across the country and make a real difference in the primary sector.

What you will do

• Provide operational leadership across all functions to deliver efficiency, quality, and scalability
• Manage teams and contractors for deployment, servicing, and maintenance of advanced systems
• Build and lead a high-performing, collaborative culture with coaching and development
• Oversee financial planning, budgets, P&L, and compliance with laws and industry standards
• Drive strategic growth by identifying opportunities, negotiating deals, and expanding the business
• Champion customer experience, managing relationships with farmers, partners, and stakeholders

What we are looking for

• Proven operational leader with experience, ideally in startup or growth-stage environments
• Strong commercial acumen, hands-on approach, and experience in logistics, supply chain, or industrial/agriculture sectors
• Strategic thinker with the ability to plan forward and adapt to ambiguity
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with experience building teams and fostering culture
• Comfortable engaging with customers and stakeholders, translating technical innovations into real-world impact

What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to lead a cutting-edge, sustainability-focused agri-tech business
• Shape the future of a breakthrough emissions-reducing technology across NZ
• Work in a dynamic, supportive environment where your leadership directly impacts growth
• Be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, accountability, and tangible results

How to apply

Click APPLY NOW or call Maria McCarthy (09 200 4560) or Belinda McKenzie (09 200 3121) at Scitex Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, or resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

Scitex specialises in permanent, contract and temporary recruitment – and has done so since 1987. We are here to engineer better Mondays. We love connecting talented people with great work opportunities in workplaces where you can thrive and make a meaningful difference.