18/05/2026
ROLE: Operations Manager
EMPLOYER: Totally Vets Limited
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Our Business
The Tararua Breeding Centre is part of Totally Vets Limited which is a dynamic veterinary company, providing services and products in the Manawatu, Levin, Horowhenua, Tararua, and Taumarunui areas for companion animals, equine, and production animals.
The Tararua Breeding Centre is situated on the outskirts of Woodville specialising in ruminant semen and embryo collection, processing, storage, and dispatch. Operating across laboratory and farm environments, the centre works to high regulatory and quality standards while delivering reliable, detail‑driven services to clients.
Our business thrives on talented people providing superior care and advice for the health, wellbeing and performance of animals. Our business is committed to achieving Healthy Animals, Healthy People, Healthy Communities. When you join us, you become part of that effort.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day administration and financial operations of the Tararua Breeding Centre. The role works closely with the Centre Manager (Technical), veterinary teams, farm and laboratory staff, and external stakeholders.
This is a hands‑on role that blends leadership, administration, compliance, and client service. You will support the centre’s people, processes, and performance, while maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and regulators. From accounts and reporting through to MPI compliance, audits, and occasional laboratory or farm support, this role offers variety and responsibility.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and supporting the centre team to deliver high‑quality, customer‑focused service
- Managing accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, and monthly reporting
- Overseeing administration, data collation, and operational reporting
- Ensuring MPI compliance, audits, registrations, and documentation standards
- Supporting animal health programmes and assisting in lab or farm activities when required
- Maintaining health & safety, training, and continuous improvement initiatives
About you:
You’ll be an organised, self‑motivated professional with strong administrative and people leadership skills. Ideally, you’ll bring experience from the animal health, agricultural, or veterinary sector. You will be comfortable juggling multiple priorities, working with detail and accuracy, and dealing confidently with clients and stakeholders.
You’ll also bring:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational, time‑management, and problem‑solving ability
High integrity, initiative, and a positive, team‑focused mindset
Confidence using Microsoft Office, data systems, and ideally veterinary software
If you enjoy responsibility, variety, and being part of a specialised rural operation, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Totally Vets.
What we can offer you:
Long service benefits
CPD allowance and opportunities
Staff discounts on products and services
Annual flu vaccinations
Paid Volunteer Day
Partner offers with Toyota, BNZ and PBTech.
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This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday.
Please apply with your CV and cover letter.
A copy of the job description is available on request.
For more information, please contact:
Erin Wasley
HR Manager
