Strategic Operations Director: Scale Beekeeping & Supply

Mahi.co.nz; Waikato; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Mānuka Health is seeking an exceptional Operations Director to join its Senior Executive Team in Te Awamutu, Waikato. You will translate strategic direction into operational execution across Supply Chain, Apiculture, Health & Safety, and Customer Service, delivering our world‑class Manuka honey products to customers worldwide.

You will champion continuous improvement, risk management, sustainability, and governance while building high‑performing teams and embedding a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational strategy development and execution at scale.
• Ability to translate strategic goals into practical plans and outcomes.
• Strong leadership, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Commitment to health & safety and sustainable practices.
• Experience building high-performing teams in a complex, vertically integrated business.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic direction into operational execution across Supply Chain, Apiculture, Health & Safety, and Customer Service.
• Champion continuous improvement, risk management, and governance while ensuring commitments are delivered.
• Build high-performing teams that foster accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Drive environmentally sustainable practices aligned with company values.
• Act as executive owner of safety culture and protect employees, contractors, visitors, and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional

Safety culture

Sustainability

Job description

Mānuka Health is seeking an exceptional Operations Director to join its Senior Executive Team in Te Awamutu, Waikato. You will translate strategic direction into operational execution across Supply Chain, Apiculture, Health & Safety, and Customer Service, delivering our world‑class Manuka honey products to customers worldwide.

You will champion continuous improvement, risk management, sustainability, and governance while building high‑performing teams and embedding a proactive safety culture.