Farm Environmental Advisor

About the company

Ravensdown as a co-operative is all about essential farm inputs, and smart people using smart tools with the latest science in mind and our shareholders’ interests at heart. 

Our work is guided by strong values that shape how we operate every day:

We Connect | Whanaungatanga
We Respect | Kaitiakitanga
We Deliver | Kotahitanga

These values are central to our culture and are actively lived, recognised, and celebrated across the organisation.

We are an integral part of the food creation process. We are the only co-operative that tests for, advises about, buys, ships, stores, spreads, measures and maps food creating nutrients and fertiliser in a truly integrated way. 

Using technology, science, and smart people, we work in partnership with our farmers to provide the nutrients and agronomic solutions they need, together with innovative environmental products and services. 

Through this, we are committed to Smarter farming for a better New Zealand, Ka pūkekotia a Rongomātāne, ka poho kererū a Aotearoa

Ravensdown is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

About the role

Ravensdown has an exciting new opportunity for a Farm Environmental Advisor to join the Environmental Consultancy team, based out of Canterbury / South Canterbury.  

The Ravensdown Environmental Consultancy team provides farm environmental advisory services to customers to help them meet their environmental and sustainability goals. Some of the services we deliver include; nutrient modelling (using OverseerFM), farm environment plans and resource consents associated with farming activities.  Additional services include due diligence advice for farm sale and purchase, FEP audits and assistance with resource consent compliance.  As required, the team also provides support to the wider Ravensdown business and works closely with the field-based teams for referrals and delivery of environmental advice. 

The ability to identify environmental risks and provide practical solutions through the provision of advice and guidance to your clients as to how they can mitigate and manage environmental impacts, is an important component of your role as an advisor. To thrive in this role, you will be someone who can build strong relationships with our customers and the communities in which we operate. 

About you

You’ll have a working knowledge of farming systems, and sound understanding of regional plans that directly impact on the rural sector.  You’ll also have all the characteristics of a Farm Environmental Advisor such as professionalism, tenacity, honesty, and integrity.  You’ll be motivated by the commercial realities of being an advisor and thrive on meeting deadlines.    

Ideal skills & experience

• A degree in a relevant science or business field (e.g. agricultural science or land management). Post graduate degree would be beneficial. 

• 3+ years environmental and/or agricultural industry experience, ideally working in an advisory role.  

• Experience with the use of Overseer or other nutrient flow models  

• On farm nutrient management experience, ideally across a range of farm systems  

• CNMA certified 

• Professional in client interactions and client centred approach to work ethic.   

• Exposure to commercial aspects of consulting work and the importance of financial sustainability within the business model 

Benefits

In return for your skills, we offer a very competitive package that includes an array of insurances, phone, laptop, and company clothing allowance, plus excellent training opportunities in a supportive cooperative environment.

How to apply: Create a profile and submit your CV and Cover letter.

Applications Close: Sunday 22 November