Livestock Representative - Ashburton

Alliance Group; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel card

Phone and laptop

Health insurance subsidies

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Alliance Group in Ashburton is seeking a Livestock Representative to be the key link between the company and farmer shareholders. You will procure livestock, grow market share, and support farmers to achieve strong business outcomes while meeting supply and performance targets.

The role offers autonomy in a fast-paced, field-based environment, with a focus on relationship management, commercial performance, and efficient logistics within Alliance’s high-quality supply chain.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the livestock and agricultural sector.
• Proven ability to build trust and influence farmers.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Independent, results-driven with territory management.
• Tertiary Agribusiness qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Procure livestock aligned to Alliance strategy, delivering on volume and quality.
• Develop trusted partnerships with shareholder suppliers.
• Plan and forecast pipelines and align supply with processing requirements.
• Coordinate livestock logistics, transport, and scheduling.
• Promote Farm Assurance Programme and safety standards.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Planning

Forecasting

Territory management

Organisation

Education

Agribusiness degree

Job description

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At Alliance Group,we’remore than a global supplier of exceptional grass-fed lamb, beef, and venison.We’rea purpose-driven business committed to driving prosperity for our farming families and creating thriving environments for our people.Withsitesacross the North and South Islands,we’refocused onperformanceimprovement, innovation, and reducing our environmental impact.

Our Livestock team sits at the heart of our business - building trusted relationships on-farm and ensuring a consistent, high-quality supply chain to our processing plants.

The Role

As a Livestock Representative, you’ll be the key link between Alliance and our farmer shareholders across the Ashburton Region. This is a highly relationship-focused, commercially driven role where no two days are the same.

You’ll be responsible for procuring livestock, growing market share, and supporting farmers to achieve the best outcomes for their business, while delivering on Alliance’s supply and performance targets.

This role offers real autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, field-based environment.

What you’ll be doing:

In this role, you’ll take ownership of your territory, balancing relationship management, livestock procurement, and commercial performance. You will:

• Procure and deliver results – Secure livestock aligned to Alliance strategy, delivering on volume, quality, and financial targets while monitoring market trends and competitor activity
• Build and grow farmer relationships – Develop trusted partnerships with shareholder suppliers, identify new opportunities, and convert prospects into long-term clients
• Plan and execute effectively – Manage your pipeline, maintain accurate livestock forecasts, and align supply with operational and processing requirements
• Coordinate and communicate – Ensure smooth livestock logistics, transport, and scheduling, while keeping farmers and internal teams well-informed
• Champion standards and programmes – Promote the Farm Assurance Programme (FAP) and uphold health, safety, and compliance expectations

About You

You’ll bring a mix of commercial thinking, rural knowledge, and strong relationship-building skills, along with:

• Solid understanding of the livestock and agricultural sector
• Proven ability to build trust and influence farmers and stakeholders
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• A results-driven mindset with the ability to work independently
• Confidence in planning, forecasting, and managing your own territory
• High levels of organisation and time management
• A tertiary qualification in Agribusiness or a related field is advantageous but not essential.

Please note that we are only considering candidates who are currently eligible to work in New Zealand.

What we offer

We offer a diverse range of benefits to support your professional career and wellbeing:

• Health insurance subsidies for you and your family
• Ongoing support and opportunities for growth and development
• Social opportunities with the regional team
• Company car and fuel card
• Phone and laptop

Alliance Group is committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our business and the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities.

We recruit, develop and promote people based on their skills, experience, qualifications and potential. We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe and respectful workplace where everyone has the opportunity tosucceed and feel valued.

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to ensure you can participate fully.

Applications close on 22 September 2026.