Board Director | Southern Dairy Hub

The Southern Dairy Hub (SDH) is a dairy research farm formed by Dairy NZ, AgResearch (now the Bioeconomy Science Institute) and a group of southern dairy farmers (who are collectively known as The Southern Dairy Development Trust).

The Hub was created to deliver value‑add for the southern dairy sector through best‑in‑class research and demonstration. Located just 15 minutes from Invercargill, this 349‑hectare property operates under the oversight of a capable on‑farm management team, with a General Manager reporting to a Board of five Directors.

The Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint an independent Director with appropriate experience to replace a member of the Board who will be retiring at the year end.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic governance oversight of the Hub's operations and the strategy.
• Contribute to discussions relating to both the oversight of commercial activities on the farm, as well as supporting management in their delivery of value‑adding research and demonstration projects.
• Support the General Manager in achieving organisational objectives.
• Ensure the Hub operates in accordance with good governance principles and all relevant legislation.
• Keep abreast of the key issues faced by the sector and the wider agricultural community.
• Support the Hub’s mission to deliver world‑class dairy research outcomes.

Experience

Governance expertise :

Agricultural background / Research experience :

Required skills and attributes

Board commitment

How to Apply

If you have the required skills, experience, and passion for this important role, we would like to hear from you.

To apply in strict confidence, please submit a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and your current CV.

Applications and any questions, should in the first instance be submitted to :

Closing Date : 30 November 2025

Date Posted : Job Details

Category : Dairy

Location : Invercargill

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