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"> </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"> </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="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </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%">We're looking for a commercially minded relationship builder to join our Commercial Group as Business Manager – Private Sector Agriculture.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </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%">You'll be the key connection between our science teams and New Zealand's pastoral agriculture sector – building trusted partnerships, identifying opportunities, and helping turn great science into practical solutions that create value for farmers, industry and 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;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="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </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%">In this role, you will –</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </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 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Build and grow relationships with private sector agricultural customers and industry stakeholders. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Identify and secure new commercial research opportunities. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Translate customer challenges and opportunities into science-led solutions. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Lead customer engagement, proposal development and contract negotiations. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Work alongside scientists and research teams to deliver successful outcomes. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Represent the Institute across industry networks, forums and events. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Contribute to the growth and success of our Commercial Group.</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="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">Ō Pūkenga me Ō Wheako | What You'll Bring</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </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%">You will be a strong relationship-builder with commercial acumen, sector credibility and a passion for agriculture.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </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%">Ideally, you'll have –</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </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 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Experience in business development, account management, commercial management or sales.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Strong knowledge of New Zealand's pastoral farming sector.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">A proven track record of building customer relationships and growing revenue.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Experience working with technical, scientific or innovation-based products or services.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">The ability to translate complex information into practical customer solutions.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">A tertiary qualification in agriculture, science, business or a related field.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Existing networks within the agricultural sector would be an advantage.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in a research environment.</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">Ngā Hua o te Tūranga | Why Join Us</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </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%">This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of science, innovation and agriculture, helping deliver solutions that make a real difference.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </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%">You'll have the chance to –</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </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 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Work alongside some of New Zealand's leading scientists.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Build meaningful relationships across the agricultural sector.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Contribute to innovative solutions that support a thriving bioeconomy.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Influence research programmes that deliver real-world impact.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Join a collaborative organisation with a strong sense of purpose.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span> </span></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="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"> </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 by the opportunity to connect science and industry and help shape the future of New Zealand agriculture, 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"> </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 outlining your interest in the role and what you'll bring to the team.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </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/PD_Business%20Manager%20-%20Private%20Sector%20Agriculture_July%202026.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"> </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 Alex McGrath, Sector Manager - Agriculture. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 36.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 36.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%">Phone: <a href="tel:+64276638628">+64 27 663 8628</a> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </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:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%"> Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 5pm</span></p></div></div></div>