RYLIB - Key Persons
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- Assistant Manager - Delarbe Farm
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- Assistant Manager - Akitu Dairies
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- Farm Manager - Fairmont Farm
With six years Dairy experience I am excited about the challenge of my first management role at Delarbe Farm. With the support of the Rylib Group Managers and working within the competitive team environment I know it will be a rewarding position.
After completing a Bachelor of Agriculture, majoring in production and management and a Post Graduate Diploma in Ag Science from Massey University in 1989 I embarked on my OE. Whilst in England I worked on two major cropping farms and returned to New Zealand with Kelly in 1992.
I began working for Ballance Agri-Nutrients as a Sales Rep for the Pukekohe region and then progressed to a Sales Manager's role at Wrightsons for the North Island fertiliser division.
In 1996 Kelly and I purchased a sheep farm in the Wairarapa and converted this to dairy - I was very hands on until I completed the Rabobank Executive Development Programme in 2002. I realised quickly that to grow the business I needed to get out of the shed, employ top people to run the day to day aspect of the farm so I could focus on the big picture and drive the business to produce the results we needed to get the necessary traction for growth.
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- Farm Manager - Kairoa Dairies Ltd
My wife Stacey and I have two young daughters and love the lifestyle that dairy farming enables us to have. I have more than 12 years experience in the industry and I'm passionate about enhancing productivity and profitability at Kairoa. I hold a Diploma in Business Planning and Financial Management and have graduated from the Rabobank Farm Managers Program.
Returning from my OE, I began studying a Bachelor of Primary Education. Throughout this time, I worked on the farms, and in the office, understanding the foundations of Rylib Group.
My partner and I have three young children, and are now based in the outskirts of Christchurch. With the love of education, a teaching degree under my belt and determination running thick in my blood, I am excited to continue on the legacy my parents built.
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- Farm Manager - Delarbe Farm
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- Assistant Manager - Fairmont Farm
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- Farm Manager - Mahanga Farm
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- Assistant Manager - Mahanga Dairies
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- Farm Manager - Ma Taua Dairies Ltd
From school I started a career as a butcher. I always knew that I wanted to work outdoors with animals as I spent most weekends working on a sheep and beef farm while I was growing up.
After finishing high school I studied business and went on to work in the medical field in accounts and administration.
In 2021 I completed my Diploma in Accounting.
I have been with Rylib Group for 10 years starting as an Office Assistant and have worked my way up to the role of Finance Manager.
I live in Christchurch with my 2 children who keep me busy when I'm not working.
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- Assistant Manager - Kairoa Dairies
I grew up on the family farm before moving to Christchurch for schooling. Once I had completed secondary school I spent a couple of years arable farming in England and Australia before returning to work with Quigley Contracting progressing to Cultivation Manager. I am currently working towards my Agri Business Diploma and am excited by the challenges ahead of me as General Manager. I enjoy the team dynamic, culture and learning from exceptional people. Outside of work I enjoy playing a range of sports and boating is where you will find me in the summer on my time off.
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- Farm Manager - Akitu Dairies Ltd
My wife Hayley and I are Equity Managers on Akitu Farm in Coldstream. We have 5 children with the eldest in his first year at Lincoln University studying Ag Commerce under a Rylib Group Scholarship.
We got the opportunity to convert Akitu from a cropping farm to a Dairy unit after spending two seasons as Manager on another Rylib Group Farm. Previously I have had experience as a builder, building residental houses in Marlborough. My education includes a Diploma in Agribusiness Management.
During the past two seasons I have been part of the Rylib Group Leadership Team which allows me some input into the business along with high level training in the Rabobank Executive Development Plan.