Fortuna Group - Operations Manager
Fortuna Operations Manager
Lead, Develop & Deliver Excellence
Are you a senior dairy professional ready to take your leadership to the next level? Fortuna Group is looking for an exceptional Operations Manager – a dynamic, motivated leader who thrives on developing people, driving performance, and delivering operational excellence across multiple farms.
This is your chance to make a real impact: coaching and supporting Farm Managers and Contract Milkers, improving systems, and shaping a culture of high performance, safety, and sustainability.
What You’ll Do:
As a Fortuna Operations Manager, you will:
- Lead, mentor, and develop Farm Managers and Contract Milkers to achieve production, financial, and animal welfare targets
- Oversee and implement operational plans across multiple farms
- Drive day-to-day performance in feed, grazing, reproduction, and animal health
- Champion health, safety, and wellbeing across all teams
- Ensure environmental compliance and continuous improvement in sustainability practices
- Optimise resources, manage contractors, and drive operational efficiency
- Identify opportunities for development and support strategic improvement initiatives
About You:
- 8–10+ years’ experience in the dairy industry, including senior operational leadership
- Proven track record in coaching and developing Farm Managers and/or Contract Milkers
- Tertiary qualification in agriculture/agribusiness or equivalent experience
- Strong financial, operational, technology and people leadership skills
- Passionate about animal welfare, sustainability, and building high-performing teams
- Motivated, proactive, and ready to take ownership of results
About Fortuna Group:
Founded in 2012 by David and Kay Dodunski, Fortuna Group has grown into one of the lower South Island’s most progressive dairy businesses. We now operate 24 dairy farms and six support blocks, milking over 16,500 cows across 7,000+ hectares.
We are recognised for:
- Strong operational performance and progressive farm systems
- values-driven culture that puts safety, development, and wellbeing first
- Commitment to people, animals, and the environment
- Clear pathways for career growth through Fortuna Futures, from Dairy Assistant to - Farm Manager and regional leadership
Our purpose is simple: to enrich the world through dairy while generating opportunities
Where can Fortuna take you? Whether you’re starting as a Dairy Assistant, stepping up to Farm Manager, or aiming for regional leadership and beyond, our Fortuna Futures pathways are designed to help you grow.
Explore our Fortuna video to see what your future could look like with us.
To learn more about Fortuna, our people, and our values visit www.fortunagroup.net.nz
Your Next Step:
If you’re ready to step into a Fortuna Operations Manager role and make your mark, we’d love to hear from you.
Send your CV and cover letter to: careers@fortunagroup.net.nz with subject: Ops Manager
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