61604 Category and Growth Manager - Manaaki Whenua

Category & Growth Manager

Group: Commercial

Location: Auckland or Lincoln Christchurch, New Zealand

Vacancy number: 61604

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Be Part of Science That Makes a Difference

Are you a commercially savvy leader looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact?

Do you thrive on building partnerships, identifying growth opportunities, and leading teams to success? In this role, you'll be at the forefront of connecting customers with cutting-edge science, driving revenue growth, and shaping the future direction of the Institute.

Join us and use your commercial expertise, leadership skills, and innovative thinking to create outcomes that benefit New Zealand today and for generations to come.

Why you’ll love working here | Ngā hua o tēnei tūranga

At BSI, we offer excellent employee benefits and flexibility, such as;

• Recharge - Generous additional annual leave and paid parental leave.
• Grow Your Career - Ongoing career development opportunities.
• Flexibility - Hybrid working options and flexible hours where appropriate.
• Health & Wellbeing - Excellent benefit choices in retirement savings, comprehensive wellbeing and health benefits with enhanced sick leave.

What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua

In This Role, You Will

• Lead the development and execution of category and growth strategies that deliver sustainable commercial revenue growth and support organisational priorities.
• Identify, evaluate and prioritise new market, customer, partnership and revenue opportunities across key portfolios.
• Provide market, customer and commercial insights that inform strategic planning, investment decisions and growth initiatives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Category & Growth team while building strong partnerships across the Institute and with external stakeholders.

What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• A tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Marketing, Agribusiness, Science or a related discipline, together with significant experience in commercial leadership, category management, growth strategy or business development.
• Proven success developing and implementing growth strategies that deliver measurable commercial and revenue outcomes in complex environments.
• Strong commercial, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate market insights into strategic opportunities and business results.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams, influencing across matrix organisations, and fostering a customer-focused growth culture.

About us | Ko wai mātou

The Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao is New Zealand’s newest public research organisation, formed through the merger of AgResearch, Plant & Food Research, Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, Scion, and the New Zealand Food Innovation Network. Our purpose is to drive innovation and commercial outcomes in the bioeconomy, using research and technology to support enduring economic growth and resilience, a healthy environment and beneficial social outcomes for New Zealand.

We are excited about this new chapter and welcome applicants who want to be part of our journey.

Further details about the Bioeconomy Science Institute can be found on our website, watch this Bioeconomy Science Institute short clip.

Ready to Apply? | Kua rite koe ki te tono?

If this opportunity excites you and you believe your skills, experience and perspective would add value to our team, we'd love to hear from you.