EQUITY PARTNER

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

An equity partner will ideally come to the role with 3-5 years of farm management experience, and therefore have gained an overall understanding of all elements of management on farm. Of course if they employ a competent manager experience requirements are greatly reduced.

IDEAL QUALIFICATION

National Diploma in Agribusiness management, Level 5
National Certificate in Agribusiness management, Level 5
Certificate in Rural Staff Management (or similar)
An agricultural science / management bachelor’s degree

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Focused on improvement
Target focused
Team player
Respectful
Informed

OVERVIEW

An Equity Partner is a partner in a farm business with multiple people. They contribute, with the other partners, to strategic management for the farm business.

OUTLINE OF ROLE

An equity partner has a significant financial investment in the business and therefore is ultimately responsible for the performance of the farm business. Equity partners may or may not be involved in farming operations. This role is similar to role of farm owner but is carried out whilst in consultation with other partners.