Food Materials

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Science New Zealand Full time

Food Materials & Structures Team Leader

Food & Bioproducts Technology

Lincoln, Christchurch, New Zealand

Vacancy number 47817

Salary range:
($112,000 to $147,000) depending on skills and experience


Permanent Fulltime

What you'll be doing | Ngā whāinga matua


This is an exciting, new opportunity for you to lead a small team of researchers in the discovery, development, and delivery of exciting new opportunities for the food and horticulture industries in New Zealand.


You will:

  • Work with the team and key stakeholders in developing a vision and strategic priorities for food materials and food structure science relevant to New Zealand's plantbased food industries
  • Lead the development of government, industry and internally funded science and technology programmes to support the team's activities
  • Nurture and lead the development of a collaborative, collegial and productive team dynamic to drive and deliver science
  • Maintain and extend your reputation as a scientist by delivering refereed scientific publications, client reports and conference presentations based on your research findings
  • Foster a strong external network of collaborators, technology partners and industry endusers
  • Oversee the management of research programmes that deliver ontime, within budget, to the expectation of funding agencies and clients


For a more detailed outline of the role the Position Description is available for you to view once you click on the 'apply' button.


What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako


You are someone who loves to build collaborative relationships, is focused on doing a great job for the customer, and enjoys lifting team performance through great interpersonal skills and a vision for the future.


  • A tertiary qualification (ideally PhD) in food science or a closely aligned field (e.g., process engineering, physics, or chemistry)
  • At least 10 years postDoctoral experience working as a scientist in an applicable field, where you have approached food science from a materials/physics perspective or applied materials science/physics to food product innovation or food material valorisation projects
  • A proven track record in building relationships and securing funding from Government, industry and/or technology investors
  • Significant experience in leading, inspiring, mentoring and supporting a range of experienced and new researchers, and technical staff
  • A strong portfolio of scientific and industry publications relevant to the role

What you will get | Ngā hua o tēnei tūranga
We're a diverse workplace, offering flexible work practices and hassle-free, no-cost parking. Our teams are committed to the work they do, while having fun doing it. We encourage and support career development and offer excellent employee benefits, including generous leave provisions, so you'll have time for the other things you enjoy

About us | Ko wai mātou
At Plant & Food Research, we believe science can create a better future. By finding smarter, greener options today, we're helping secure the world we want to live in tomorrow.

With our partners, we use world-leading science and technology to improve the way they grow, fish, harvest, create, preserve and share food.

Every day, we have 1000 people working across Aotearoa New Zealand and the world to help develop and deliver healthy and tasty foods from the world's most sustainable food systems.


_ Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa._
Job Details

  • Crown research institute
Plant & Food Research- Reference #
Posted on
28 Jun 2023- Closes on

23 Jul :55- Location(s)

Christchurch- Expertise
Food & Bio-based products, Materials Science- Job level(s)
Senior scientist- Work type(s)
Permanent- More details (document)
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