Chief Executive Officer

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will lead an experienced executive team and drive the operational, cultural, and strategic success of Fortuna Group. You will embed a consistent “business rhythm,” implement high-performing systems, and foster a values-driven culture aligned with our heritage and ambitions.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a significant New Zealand agribusiness while ensuring resilience, profitability, and industry leadership.

• Deliver and evolve FGL’s strategic plan, including a 5–7 year strategy refresh
• Implement practices based on long term relevance for sustainability and having an intergenerational impact
• Embed systems-focused operational excellence across farm and business units
• Build a high-performance culture through mentoring, development, and role clarity
• Collaborate with the Board and CFO to maintain strong financial agility and foresight
• Lead a proactive Health & Safety and sustainability culture
• Strengthen enduring partnerships with stakeholders, shareholders and community

Relentlessly driven to succeed, with a genuine need to win that translates into results for people, business, and shareholder
Proven track record in senior leadership within dairy farming or large-scale agri-operations
Committed to growing people
Commercially astute with strong governance and board reporting capabilities
Highly effective leader with strong emotional intelligence and intuition
Adept at stakeholder engagement, particularly in family and mixed shareholder businesses
Deeply connected to Rural communities and committed to social responsibilities

Lead a top-performing dairy group with a proud legacy and strong shareholder base
Work alongside a committed board and high-calibre leadership team
Drive real impact through innovation, sustainability, and culture
Live and lead in Southland – one of NZ’s most productive and beautiful farming regions    https://southlandnz.com/live-work/