Creative Studio and Production Manager

**Creative Studio and Production Manager**
**Creative Studio**
**Auckland, New Zealand**
**Vacancy number: 56922**
**Permanent fulltime: 38 hours per week**

Are you ready to lead a creative team and help shape the brand identity of one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most innovative science organisations? Plant & Food Research is seeking a Creative Studio & Production Manager to oversee the development and execution of high-quality creative projects that elevate our brand and build recognition for creating impact that matters.

**What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua**
As our Creative Studio & Production Manager, you'll lead a talented in-house team, including designers, photographers and other creative professionals, to deliver exceptional work that helps Plant & Food Research deliver on research and commercial goals.

You'll oversee project planning and management, coordinating efforts across departments to ensure every project is delivered on time, on budget, and to high-quality standards. This role involves managing both in-house and external creative services, providing strategic guidance on brand stewardship, and maintaining strict quality control across all creative outputs. Your expertise will be essential in building and nurturing relationships with external vendors and optimising resource allocation to meet evolving organisational needs.

**What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako**
To be successful in this role, the minimum qualifications required are;
- Proven experience leading a creative team and delivering in a similar role. Ideally within an in-house studio or creative agency environment.
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and prioritise workload effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating across various departments and communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
- Expertise in managing vendor relationships, including contract negotiation and procurement.
- Deep understanding of brand management and quality control processes.
- Financial acumen to manage budgets effectively and optimise resource allocation.

A copy of the Position Description is available for you to view once you click on the 'apply' button.

**What you will get | Ngā hua o tēnei tūranga**
The opportunity to work within a friendly, team-based environment that encourages and supports work-life balance, and to contribute to exciting projects with an organisation which has an excellent reputation for its science and for being a great place to work At Plant & Food Research, we offer excellent employee benefits and flexibility, such as;
- Additional 7 days' leave and generous paid parental leave
- Excellent benefit choices in retirement savings and wellbeing & health
- Focus on health and wellbeing with enhanced sick leave
- Ongoing career development opportunities
- Flexible work - work from home and flexible hours
- Auckland based onsite childcare and subsidised cafeteria/other location benefits

**About us | Ko wai mātou**
At Plant & Food Research, Rangahau Ahumāra Kai, 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, prepare and share kai. We have 1000 people working across Aotearoa New Zealand and the world to help develop and deliver healthy foods from the world's most sustainable food systems. We are on our journey towards becoming a meaningful and trusted partner to Māori, promoting the weaving of Mātauranga Māori and science to create growth and success for all of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Job Details
- Crown research institute
Plant & Food Research- Reference #
56922- Posted on
14 Nov 2024- Closes on
01 Dec 2024 23:55- Location(s)
Auckland- Expertise
Editorial & Design, Graphic Design, Visual Production, Photography, Project Management- Job level(s)
Experienced, Management- Work type(s)
Permanent- More details (document)
56922 - PD - Creative Studio and Production Manager - 2024.11.14.docx