Australia no competition for agri job

Date 26 April 2007

Australia no competition for agri job

The choice between taking a job in Australia or moving to Auckland was an easy one for agri sector specialist, Tony Arthur.

The Dunedin-based business development strategist, who has just been appointed Bank of New Zealand’s head of agri marketing in Auckland said he was lured by the Bank’s leadership and the opportunity to work with the Bank that was truly committed to building long-term quality growth with its clients.

Mr Arthur was previously marketing and sales manager of Catapult Genetics, a company commercialising animal genetic tests for breeders, farmers, wholesalers and food companies.

While a move into the banking sector has very different product offerings, Mr Arthur says the end user and market are the same.

‘I’m passionate about the agri-sector; it’s the backbone of our country’s economy. To be able to drive new banking products which enable farmers to develop their businesses is a fantastic opportunity.

‘This is a very interesting time for the agri-sector. There are a significant number of changes occurring in key industry segments through macro economic effects, producer returns and the emergence of new technologies which will continue to influence the industry and affect our clients and their businesses. I want to make sure we are positioned to help their businesses grow through this time.’

Born on a dairy farm in the Wairarapa and raised in the top of the South Island, Mr Arthur moves to Auckland with his wife, Tresna Hunt and their two pre-school children.

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