Science Team Leader Environmental Science South
Science Team Leader Environmental Science South
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Mō te Pakihi About the Company
At AgResearch Group Bioeconomy Science Institute our purpose is to harness science to enhance the value productivity and profitability of New Zealands pastoral agri-food and agri-technology value chains. Through this we contribute to sustainable economic growth while delivering positive environmental and social outcomes for Aotearoa. We are equally committed to mātauranga Māori and Western science recognising the strength that comes from bringing both knowledge systems together to support innovation in farming practices and food production.
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Kōrero mō te tūranga About the role
We are seeking an accomplished Science Team Leader to guide our Environment Science South team a well-established group with a strong reputation for quality science proven impact and significant revenue generation.
In this leadership role youll ensure your team has the people skills and resources to thrive. Youll provide strategic direction oversee delivery of innovative science projects and foster a culture of collaboration accountability and excellence. Youll also play a key role in capability planning workforce development and engagement with external partners building on the teams success and positioning it for the future.
This role offers flexibility to be based at either our Tuhiraki (Lincoln) or Invermay (Mosgiel) campuses.
You will lead and support a diverse scientific workforce of around 15 people across three sites oversee project delivery stepping in where challenges arise and ensuring resources are well allocated and coach develop and inspire your people to achieve career aspirations and deliver high-quality results.
You will manage budgets and utilisation balancing research excellence with financial sustainability and drive capability planning and workforce development to meet future needs ensuring that our peoples health saftey and wellbeing is paramount supporting a culture where people thrive.
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Ō pūmanawa About you
You will be an experienced science leader with:
- A PhD in environmental science (or equivalent professional achievement).
- Proven success in leading and growing people with a passion for building high-performing teams.
- Strong capability in managing multi-site teams and complex projects.
- The ability to balance scientific excellence with operational and financial discipline.
- Excellent relationship-building skills across internal and external stakeholders.
- An understanding of or willingness to develop capability in Te Tiriti o Waitangi tikanga Māori and/or te reo Māori.
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Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou What we offer
AgResearch Group - New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Ltd provide a diverse range of benefits including extensive flexible working options that help employees balance their own lifestyle and needs with their work commitments. You can view the full list here:
Tono Mai Apply Now!
This role will suit a passionate hard-working and collaborative person who is motivated to drive their career forward within this vital New Zealand organisation. If this sounds like you apply today using the link including a cover letter detailing why you feel you would be suitable for this position.
For further information contact Graeme Doole at .
To view the full position description for this role click here.
Applications close: Monday 6 October 2025.
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Employment Type
Full Time
