60943 Project Delivery Manager - Plant & Food Research

60943 Project Delivery Manager - Plant & Food Research Project Delivery Manager Location: Flexible within New Zealand Permanent Full-time Be Part of Science That Makes a Difference As our Project Delivery Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering infrastructure projects,analysis and reportingthat enable world-class science across Aotearoa. Workingwith leaders, researchers, technicalexpertsand external partners, you will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of complex projects that support the Bioeconomy Science Institute’s strategic priorities.We’relooking for an experienced projectprofessionalwhohas an eye for detail,thrives inproviding analytical data and reporting toassistintrackingandkeydecisionmaking,enjoys solving complex challenges and can confidently balance competing priorities while delivering successful outcomes. Whyyou’lllove working here | Ngāhuaotēneitūranga At the Bioeconomy Science Institute, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance, including: Recharge Generous annual leave provisions,additionalwellbeing leave, and paid parental leave benefits. Grow Your Career Ongoing learning, development, and career progression opportunities across New Zealand's largest science organisation. Flexibility Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working options whereappropriate tothe role and location. What you will be doing | Ngāwhāingamatua In this role, you will: Lead the planning,deliveryand reporting of large-scale infrastructure projects across the Bioeconomy Science Institute. Manage project scope, budgets, schedules,riskand resources to achieve successful project outcomes. Build strong relationships with stakeholders, contractors, projectsponsorsand cross-functional teams to support delivery success. Drivebest-practiceproject governance, reporting and continuous improvement across project and programme delivery. To be successful in this role, you will have: A recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, Agile or equivalent. Proven experience delivering large, complex projects, ideally within infrastructure, facilities, property, or similar environments. Strong stakeholder engagement,communicationand influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and priorities. Demonstratedexpertisein project governance,financial management, risk management, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research and Scion have joined together to form the Bioeconomy Science Institute.With more than 2,200 people across New Zealand,we'readvancing innovation in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture,biotechnologyand manufacturing while helping protect and enhance our environment. We are excited about this new chapter and welcome applicants who want to be part of our journey. Applications close: Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 11:00pm. Reference # 60943 Posted on 24 Jul 2026 Closes on 05 Aug 2026 23:00 Location(s) Motueka, Nelson, Blenheim, Auckland, Hamilton, Christchurch, Te Puke, Rotorua, Dunedin, Havelock North, Invercargill, Palmerston North Expertise Asset & Facilities Management, Procurement & Logistics, Project Management #J-18808-Ljbffr