What to expect...

Our company services the South Island of New Zealand and have recently branched into the North Island with a full-time agent now based in the Hawke's Bay. We also service the Chatham Islands. Offering great customer service consistently is our main focus and what we expect our agents and support staff to deliver.

If you like making things happen, have a broad range of skills, love variety and you have a friendly and professional approach, Rural Livestock might have a place for you. Within the team, we have long term staff who have a wealth of knowledge. They are team players who willingly build resilience in the company by sharing their knowledge. This is one of the core pillars our business is built on and we pride ourselves on facilitating ongoing upskilling and training.

If you think you might like to join our awesome team, check out the vacancies below or contact us

Current Opportunities

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Location: Wigram, Christchurch
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

We are looking for someone ready for the next step
in their financial leadership career. Is this you?

About the company
Rural Livestock is a leading livestock agency with a proud history of supporting farmers and rural communities across the South Island. With a strong reputation built on trust, relationships, and local knowledge, Rural Livestock is committed to delivering exceptional service to its clients.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused Financial Controller to join the team at Rural Livestock and we need a talented financial manager who is ready to step up and into this fast-paced operation.

About the Role
Based in Christchurch, reporting to the General Manager and working closely with the Board, the Financial Controller takes overall accountability for ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making by the Board and leadership. This hands-on role combines financial stewardship and systems improvement with the opportunity to influence business performance and future direction. In delivering on the overall accountability of the role, the Financial Controller will, amongst other things:

• Provide commercial insight and analysis to the General Manager and Board.
• Prepare and present all monthly financial and management reporting.
• Prepare and keep current all cashflow forecasting and cashflow management
• Lead the annual budgeting process
• Manage all banking and financing relationships and facilities
• Manage and process payroll
• Oversee property/asset, and supplier/procurement management
• Maintain robust financial controls, policies, and compliance with statutory requirements
• Drive process and system improvements to enhance financial efficiency and data accuracy
• Work collaboratively across the business to support a culture of accountability and financial understanding.

About You
You’ll be a finance professional with relevant qualifications (ideally CA qualified) and proven experience in a senior accounting or financial management role — preferably within the primary sector or a service-based business. You’ll bring a strong foundation of technical expertise, sound commercial acumen, and a continuous improvement mindset, all underpinned by a practical, down-to-earth approach.
A strong level of attention to detail will be complemented by your analytical capability and genuine affinity with the industry. With a high-level of professionalism and confidentially, your communication and interactive skill will ensure you build positive relationships across all areas of the business. Most importantly, you’ll thrive in a relationship-driven business and enjoy being part of a hardworking, service-led team.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal finance role in a business that’s proud to serve the rural sector. With ongoing business growth you’ll enjoy a broad, influential remit and the chance to make a tangible impact on the business.
Are you ready for the challenge?

How to apply
A detailed position description can be found here.
For a confidential discussion about the role; contact Lisa Edwards on 021 240 4410, or email lisa@deciphergroup.co.nz.
Applications close: 30 April 2025