Design Specialist/Human Centred Designer

Design Specialist/Human Centred Designer Preferred locations for this role would beLincoln orHamilton,howeverlocation is flexible . Do you want to work for an industry good body that at the forefront of the nation’s most challenging and important issues?Do you want to work in a collegial, supportive, and flexible work environment? Do you want to work with farmers and know you are making a difference? DairyNZ is the industry good organisationrepresentingNew Zealand’s dairy farmers. Our purpose is todeliver a better future for farmersin line with our sector strategyDairy Tomorrow. The Role: We are looking for a talenteddesigner to join our team. Thisexcitingopportunity isforanindividualwhoispassionate aboutdeveloping solutions for the sector’s biggest challenges. The Design Specialistteam develop and deliver fit for purpose sustainable solutions that have meaningful impact on farmand across the sector. The teamusesHumanCentredDesign thinkingtounderstand therightproblem and usetherightapproach to tacklerealneed. Our key focus areas include driving on-farm change by innovating and updating our products to stay relevant andtimelyfor farmers throughout the season, while supporting research and science projects through design thinking approaches. Key Responsibilities Understandingand articulatinguser needs Understanding the current statetodefinetherightproblem. Develop,testand deliverfit for purpose solutionsforfarmersthat areuseableand valuable. Build stronginternal and external stakeholderrelationships with our farmers and partners. Be anactivepart of the team in line with our strong values focused working environment. About You: It is essentialthat you have a passion forfood and fibre sectorsanddesigning and delivering great solutionsto enable a better future forfarmers.The ideal candidate will haveexcellentcommunication skills, the ability to work in a teamandbe able tocontextualiseinformation for end users.Experiencein project management ordelivering/facilitatinggroups wouldbeadvantageous.Farming experienceand arelevant tertiary qualification is desirable but not essential. Access to a range of staff benefits-flexible working,additionalleave days and more Work with some of the bestand brightest in the industry Theopportunitytodeliver meaningful on-farm change DairyNZoperates nation-wide andis focussed on career progression Work for an employer whois proactive abouthealth and well-being,including flexible work arrangements You must be eligible to work in NZ to apply for this role. Applications close 20 August 2026 at 11:55pm. #J-18808-Ljbffr