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🥝 60325 Director Biodiscovery Platform - Plant & Food Research

Sciene New Zealand | rotorua, New-Zealand | Posted June 27, 2026

Job Description

60325 Director Biodiscovery Platform - Plant & Food Research

Lead a national platform to build a culturally‑grounded pathway for indigenous‑led biodiscovery at the nexus of Māori, research, and industry to deliver equitable and impactful outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and delivery of the Biodiscovery platform.
  • Shape the vision, set the strategic direction, and guide investment across platform priorities.
  • Ensure delivery of outcomes and drive commercialization of research into market‑ready products.
  • Build and lead a high‑performing, collaborative team.
  • Establish strong stakeholder and partner relationships across research, industry, Māori and government with a focus on shared outcomes.
  • Lead the development and implementation of Te Tiriti‑based approaches and cultural integrity into innovative pathways, ensuring equitable access to benefit sharing.

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