Plant & Food Research - Director

2 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment Full time

Date: 4 Feb 2024- Location: Wellington, NZ, 6011**About Plant & Food**:
The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research (Plant & Food Research) is a Crown Research Institute. Its purpose is to enhance the value and productivity of New Zealand’s horticultural, arable, seafood and food and beverage industries. Further information on Plant & Food Research can be found at its website.

**Person specifications**:
**Specific skills required**:
At this time, the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology is seeking two directors:
Role one:

- Proven governance experience.
- A genuine interest in Plant & Food Research's purpose and the contextual environment in which it operates.
- A background in science and innovation, ideally with experience in the commercialisation of science.
- Credibility and experience within the science system and connections to end users.

Role two:

- Proven governance experience.
- A genuine interest in Plant & Food Research's purpose and the contextual environment in which it operates.
- Extensive financial capabilities, including audit and risk experience.
- Preferably a Chartered Accountant.

**Additional skills, experience and attributes**:

- Business and commercial acumen, including industry connections.
- Commercialisation and innovation experience.
- Financial acumen, including audit and risk management expertise.
- Stakeholder management experience.
- An understanding of the science and research system.
- Media and public relations experience.
- Expertise in change management and human resources.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

**More Information**:
For more information about this role, please see the position description: PFR - Director
Applications close at 11.59pm on 4 March 2024.



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