Policy, Planning & Regulation (Government & Defence)Full timePurposeful, technical leadership role within the primary sectorBe a voice and trusted science "go to" for our crop protection industryCollaborate strategically to build key relationships and positively influence the industry's futureWellington-based roleWant to make a difference as part of a highly supportive team and industry working to underpin the future success and prosperity of New Zealand? You'll be joining an organisation who are passionate about the primary industry, with strong support to lead in your role.The OrganisationThe Animal and Plant Health Association of New Zealand (APHANZ) is the membership organisation representing global and New Zealand companies, who research, develop, manufacture, distribute, and sell innovative animal health and crop protection products. We're proud to represent New Zealand family businesses through to global investors. Our vision is that healthy crops and healthy animals safeguard our sustainability. Our purpose is to deliver value for members by providing innovative solutions.We act as a unified voice for our members, advocating for their interests with a solutions focus across government, regulatory authorities, and industry forums. We are passionate about science, our community and supporting the future of New Zealand's animal and plant health sector. Proactive, solutions focused collaboration with wider partners is an important way of how we operate, in line with our values of trusted, respected, ambitious and energetic.The RolePlease note that this a full-time role, based in our Wellington office.The key purpose of the Principal Advisor Plant Health position is to provide technical leadership and oversight of our Plant health/crop protection work programme, as the "go to" plant health technical expert within the organisation.Reporting to the Chief Executive, the role will be responsible for keeping abreast of and being a sounding board for technical and policy issues both domestically and internationally to positively influence the industry. This includes proactively providing strategic technical expertise on relevant member priorities, leading on policy submissions and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and providing high quality strategic and operational work outputs.Proactively building strong enduring relationships with a range of people, including our members, senior government officials and wider industry partners, is key to the success of the role. You will be required to undertake presentations and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the industry and how it operates.You will create value for members by:Significantly influencing national policy, research, and wider matters of relevance to plant health.Using your strategic thinking, leadership and collaboration skills on plant health technical matters to contribute to the organisation's brand as a trusted, credible, science evidence-based source of advice on plant health issues.Collaboration to ensure strong enduring relationships with our members, key government and partner organisations to deliver high quality science-based work and ensure that plant health members interests are represented for the long-term resilience of the sector.Supporting and coordinating responses to adverse events/emergency issues and business contingency planning as required.Supporting an emerging leader's cohort within our membership.Work with the CEO and other team members to agree annual goals and focused projects, and then develop and drive to completion agreed business plans and budgets for achieving those goals.Skills & ExperienceThe successful candidate will have:A relevant tertiary qualification in plant health or another relevant science field.Specific experience in the plant health/crop protection industry is preferred.Strong understanding of relevant legislation.A proven track record of leading significant policy submissions, reforms, reviews, and/or experience developing Ministerial advice/cabinet papers.Highly proficient written, presentation and communication skills, key messaging and report writing (e.g. board/ministerial reports).A strong team player and collaboration mindset.A proven track record of proactively building trusted, strategic long-term relationships, both internally and externally.Proficient in science evidence-based and empirical thinking as well as strategic application of technical knowledge and influencing skills.Experience with central government process and policy, including the interpretation of new or revised policy and policy submissions.Sound commercial acumen combined with an understanding of agricultural economics.Proven experience with stakeholder engagement, including with senior government and industry representatives.The ability to be agile and work effectively in a role that tends to be reactive.OrganisationWe are a small, friendly, highly supportive and collaborative organisation. In addition to the technical skills listed, the person will be a good fit for the team and have strong alignment to our values – trusted, respected, ambitious and energetic.The successful candidate will have a proven track record of being a strong team player, with self-initiative and a strong completer, driven to succeed and enjoys engaging with colleagues and other strategic partners to positively contribute to what we are building as a team.This role will be predominantly based in the Wellington office to support building in person relationships (internal and external stakeholders), with some flexibility around work from home arrangements negotiable for the right candidate. Occasional travel can also be expected with the role.Apply NowIf you are looking to make a difference and think you have what it takes, then don't delay, submit your CV and cover letter now!Applications close at 5pm on Thursday 17th October 2024.To be considered for this position you must be legally entitled to work in Aotearoa New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr