Farm Management and Commercial Advisor

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Join Lely Center Waikato as a Farm Management and Commercial Advisor, full-time, onsite, supporting dairy farmers across the South Island while basing yourself at Waikato; the role blends advisory farming guidance with commercial accountability, including lead generation and a CRM pipeline, quotes, layout drawings, and post-handover contact. You will train clients on farm management software, robotic routines, and performance optimisation, collaborate with Service and Marketing, and represent Lely at regional events. Ideal candidates bring dairy farming or farm management experience, strong advisory and communication skills, data analysis ability, and comfort with CRM, CPQ, and 2D/3D drawings; willingness to learn via Lely Academy. Apply now with examples of value delivered.

Company Description

Lely is committed to creating a sustainable and enjoyable future for farming. From our headquarters in Maassluis, the Netherlands, we collaborate with more than 200 Lely Centers worldwide. Some are independently operated, while others—such as Lely Center Waikato—are fully owned by Lely, reflecting our long‑term commitment to the region and the development of scalable, high‑quality operations.

With a team of 11 dedicated professionals, Lely Center Waikato plays a key role in supporting New Zealand’s transition to more efficient and technology‑driven dairy farming.

Are you ready to make an impact in the South Island and support farmers in shaping the future of dairy? Apply via the Lely vacancies page.

Job Description

As a Farm Management and Commercial Advisor, you will support dairy farmers across the South Island in achieving optimal results with Lely solutions. This role combines commercial responsibility with practical farm management guidance, focusing on long‑term customer relationships and continuous optimisation throughout the customer journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage prospective customers, assess farm requirements, and present Lely solutions across milking, feeding, and manure handling.
• Manage commercial opportunities from lead generation to signed agreements, including CRM updates, quoting, and pipeline oversight.
• Prepare layout drawings to support shed design and system‑routing discussions during the sales process.
• Provide advice and training on farm management software, robotic routines, and performance optimisation.
• Act as the primary contact for non‑technical matters post‑handover, strengthening relationships within the existing customer base
• Collaborate closely with Service and Marketing teams and represent Lely at regional field days, open days, and local events.
• Report directly to the Lely Center Manager while working primarily in the field, with Lely Center Waikato as the home base.

Qualifications

You bring a solid understanding of dairy farming and are motivated by advisory work combined with commercial accountability. You build strong relationships and focus on long‑term value creation.

You also offer:

• Experience in dairy farming, feeding, or farm management, paired with a customer‑focused, commercial mindset.
• Strong advisory and communication skills, with the ability to analyse farm data and translate insights into practical actions.
• Confidence in presenting solutions, negotiating, and achieving mutually beneficial outcomes.
• A proactive, organised, and resilient working style, with effective cross‑team collaboration.
• Familiarity with digital tools such as CRM and CPQ systems, and the ability to read or create 2D/3D technical drawings.
• Willingness to advance your skills through Lely’s structured learning programmes.

Additional Information

Working at Lely means contributing to a sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future for farming. You will receive:

• A challenging role within an international, family‑owned organisation with a long‑term vision.
• Strong opportunities for professional and personal development through the Lely Academy and internal training programmes.
• A competitive salary aligned with experience, along with attractive secondary employment benefits.
• A supportive, informal work environment that encourages initiative and entrepreneurship.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited agency applications. Any profiles or résumés submitted by agencies will be treated as direct applications.