General Manager - Rural Services
We are seeking a commercially strong, practical General Manager to take ownership of a multi-site rural services operation supporting dairy farmers across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
This is an appointment within an owner-led group operating in the dairy servicing sector, including milking systems, pumps, water reticulation, effluent systems, rural products, and breakdown support.
The Opportunity
This is a full-scope, hands-on General Manager role — not a narrow operational or advisory position. The role offers remote flexibility, however regular travel to the Rotorua site will be required to maintain a strong on-the-ground presence and lead effectively across the business.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading and developing teams across two locations (approx. 15 staff)
- Driving operational performance, structure, and accountability
- Improving systems, processes, and day-to-day efficiency
- Strengthening customer service and responsiveness
- Improving commercial performance and profitability
- Supporting a developing regional operation through a period of uplift
- Working directly with the owner on the future structure and growth of the group
A key part of the role will involve lifting capability and consistency in one operation while maintaining strong performance in an already well-structured business.
This is a “shooting box” General Manager role — you will be across operations, people, customers, systems, and commercial outcomes every day.
About You
We’re open on background, but you will ideally bring:
- Senior leadership or General Manager experience
- Degree qualification
- Strong operational and commercial capability
- Experience leading multi-site or multi-team environments
- Ability to improve structure, systems, and accountability
- A practical, hands-on leadership style (not purely strategic)
- Strong communication and relationship skills
Experience in dairy, agriculture, rural services, engineering, trades, pumping, or water systems will be highly regarded.
You’ll be comfortable being close to the action — not sitting on the sidelines — and capable of working across both a structured and developing business environment.
What’s on Offer
- Senior leadership role with real autonomy and influence
- Opportunity to shape and grow a rural services group
- Hybrid working arrangement (Waikato / Rotorua / WFH flexibility)
- Company vehicle, phone, and laptop provided
- Long-term opportunity within an ambitious, owner-led business group
Apply Now
If you’re a practical, commercially minded leader who enjoys being close to operations and making a real impact in rural business, we’d like to hear from you.
We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so early applications are encouraged.
Please apply via SEEK with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role.
For a confidential discussion, contact Hanna Lowery at QJumpers on 027 893 9358.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
