About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:8.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">.</H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#004149">Mō te Pakihi | About the Company:</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">The Bioeconomy Science Institute brings together over 2,000 scientists, researchers and specialists working across New Zealand's food, fibre, forestry and environmental sectors. Our purpose is to power a thriving bioeconomy through world-leading science, innovation and collaboration.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Working alongside industry, communities and partners, we turn research into practical solutions that support sustainable growth, environmental resilience and positive outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:8.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">.</H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#004149">Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:107%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%">Science is truly valuable when it creates impact.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:107%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%">We're looking for a commercially minded professional who can help turn scientific expertise into customer-focused services that deliver real value.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:107%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%">As Business Development Manager – Industry Services, you'll work closely with service leaders, scientists and commercial teams to identify opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and support the growth of our Industry Services portfolio. You'll combine market insight, business development and commercial thinking to help shape services that meet industry needs and drive organisational success.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:8.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">.</H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify;line-height:107%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;color:#004149">Ngā whāinga matua | What you will be doing</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:105%;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-left:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">In this role, you will –</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Identify and develop new and existing business opportunities across our Industry Services portfolio. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Build strong relationships with customers, industry partners and stakeholders. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Analyse market trends, customer needs and service performance. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Help develop business cases, value propositions and growth plans. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Work with service leaders to improve, grow and optimise service offerings. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Contribute to a customer-focused and commercially successful approach across Industry Services.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:8.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">.</H2> </div><div><p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#004149">Ōpūmanawa | About you</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">You'll be curious, analytical and motivated by finding opportunities to create value.</span></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">You'll bring - </span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Experience in business development, consulting, commercial analysis, service management or a related field.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The ability to translate technical or scientific concepts into compelling customer solutions.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Commercial and financial acumen, including experience with business cases, pricing or performance analysis.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Excellent communication and influencing skills.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The ability to work across teams and bring people together to achieve outcomes.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:8.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">.</H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#004149">Ngā Hua o te Tūranga | Why Join Us</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">This is a unique opportunity to work where science, innovation and industry connect.</span></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">You'll have the chance to –</span></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type:none"> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Help shape services that deliver real-world impact</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Work alongside leading scientists and technical experts</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Build relationships across New Zealand's bioeconomy sectors</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Grow your commercial and strategic capability</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Be part of an organisation with a clear purpose and ambitious future</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:8.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">.</H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#004149">Tono Mai | Apply Now</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">If you're excited about helping transform scientific capability into impactful services that customers value, we'd love to hear from you. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Please apply via our careers page and include a short cover letter telling us what you'll bring to the role.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">To view the position description, please click <a href="https://careerpdfs.agresearch.co.nz/pdfs/Position%20Description%20-%20BDM%20_Analyst%20-%20Industry%20Services.pdf">here</a></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">If you have any questions, please contact Callum Livingston, General Manager Industry Services at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Applications close Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 5pm<span style="color:black;background-color:yellow"> 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