Innovation Project and Extension ManagerSkip to contentCompany description:Ballance Agri-Nutrients is a New Zealand farmer-owned co-operative that helps its customers to farm more productively, profitably and sustainably.Job description:The Innovation Project and Extension Manager will be part of a dynamic team focused on building the future. This exciting role will support our farmer & grower customers and shareholders to be both sustainable and prosperous in the future. You will have the chance to take ownership of projects within an agile, fast-paced value creation environment delivering novel products, services, and significant processes.WHY BALLANCE?Rewarding the great work of our team is important, which is why we offer a range of benefits for you and your family including:Free Life, Income and Trauma Insurance.Free Medical Insurance for you and your immediate family.Access to free confidential support services including EAP.On-going learning and development opportunities.Job security and excellent career progression opportunities.Excellent Parental Leave benefits.ABOUT THE ROLEThe purpose of the Innovation Project and Extension Manager role is to support the agile, fast-paced value creation of products, services, and significant processes through a robust commercial lens. The role will help with building and communicating on a powerful portfolio & pipeline of projects that enables Ballance to continue to support our farmer & grower customers and shareholders to be both sustainable and prosperous.Provide Project Management for specific R&D projects.Coordinate our innovation communication and extension activities.Actively participate in the innovation process as part of a dynamic team focused on building the future.ABOUT YOUThe candidate will understand innovation, its management, and the communication of the benefits and deliverables to primary industry stakeholders. To be considered for this role, you will have the following:NPD Project Management skills.Good team coordination skills.Science extension or communication experience.Strong written communication skills.Innovative.Strong communicator.Strong interpersonal capability.ABOUT USWe love New Zealand, and we care about our growth, our land, and our people. We work together to create a future we can all be proud of every day. Our values of Imagination, Bravery, Connections, and Honesty mean we look out for each other and stand for what we believe in. We take ownership for growing and developing ourselves and supporting and challenging each other so we can all reach our full potential. Here at Ballance, you have a part to play. You can make your place and are free to make a real difference. Together, we care about our people and our place, about the future of farming and New Zealand and we'd love for you to join us - "Together, creating the best soil and food on Earth."Applications close 5th December 2024.
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