Chief Executive

Invercargill, Southland

Description

Help shape the future of one of NZs leading dairy businesses Fortuna Group Ltd (FGL) is one of Southland’s leading corporate dairy farming businesses. With 24 dairy farms, over 16,500 cows and more than 7.7 million kgMS produced annually, Fortuna is proudly built on family values, innovation and sustainable farming excellence. Recent acquisitions have positioned FGL well for further growth whilst achieving our goal of benchmarking in the top quartile of Southland dairy farms. We're now seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead our next chapter of growth and performance. The Opportunity 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. Key Responsibilities • 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 About You • 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 Why Join Fortuna? • 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 ________________________________________ Apply Now To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter to: CEOpportunity@fortunagroup.net.nz For a confidential conversation, contact Kate Winter at 027 426 0911 or kate.winter@fortunagroup.co.nz. Applications close: 10 October 2025 www.fortunagroup.co.nz “Enriching the world and generating opportunities.”

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