Sam Vivian-Greer

Sam lives in the Wairarapa, New Zealand with his wife and two daughters. Following 10 years farming, his passion for working with people and farm businesses encouraged his shift to consulting. He now leads the Whenua (Land) Services Team at Te Tumu Paeroa and oversees a portfolio of farming, horticulture, and forestry businesses on behalf of landowners, as well as major renewable energy, horticultural, and farming development projects across New Zealand.

Sam is passionate about working with and mentoring young leaders in the primary sector and is currently running the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer national competition. Sam has recently completed an Institute of Directors qualification and has an interest in networking and developing relationships in the agricultural sector across New Zealand and Australia.

"The Zanda McDonald Award genuinely changed the way I look at life, expanded my network massively, and was a fast track in understanding growth, leadership and the concept of standing by your values. The value of a network cannot be underestimated. Mine has grown over the years, but the massive boost it’s got since being a part of the Zanda McDonald alumni has taken it to new heights."