Job title: 52659 Team Leader – Sensory & Consumer Science – Plant & Food Research
Company: Plant & Food Research
Expected salary: $118000 – 154000 per year
Location: Auckland
52659 Team Leader – Sensory & Consumer Science – Plant & Food Research Job Details:
Team Leader – Sensory & Consumer Science
Mt Albert, Auckland, New Zealand
Vacancy number 52659
Permanent fulltime (38 hours per week)
Salary range: $118,000 to $154,000, depending on skills and experience
Do you want to make a positive difference in a role where you can combine your people leadership skills and science passion and contributions to provide research findings and insights to benefit New Zealand’s fresh fruit and vegetables and processed food industries.
What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua
You will lead the development and performance of our Sensory & Consumer Science research team by implementing science strategy, building science capability, leading the procurement of research funding and fostering a positive culture that provides team members with a sense of purpose and wellbeing.
You will also develop, lead and deliver science programmes of relevance to PFR and its stakeholders and customers based on your personal science track record, competencies and interests.
The position is expected to require 0.4 FTE for team leadership and 0.6 FTE for research contributions.
For a more detailed outline of the role the Position Description is available for you to view once you click on the ‘apply’ button.
What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako
To be successful in this role, our ideal candidate will have:
- A tertiary qualification (ideally PhD) in a relevant science area.
- At least 10 years’ research experience in consumer science or sensory science topics relevant to the fresh produce and food and beverage industries.
- At least 5 years’ experience in leading research teams, including experienced and new scientists, research associates and technicians.
- Evidence of success as an inspiring leader, organiser, coach and builder of effective high-performing teams.
- Demonstrated success in scientific research, technology development, technology transfer, or the application of complex specialist expertise.
- An enthusiastic and culturally sensitive collaborator and relationship builder that fosters strong and constructive relationships within and outside the organisation.
- A proven track record of securing funding from Government, industry and/or technology customers.
- A strong portfolio of scientici and industry publications relevant to the role.
What you will get | Ngā hua o tēnei tūranga
We provide our employees with a friendly, team-based environment that encourages and supports work-life balance, and the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects with an organisation that has an excellent reputation for being a great place to work! At PFR, we offer excellent employee benefits and flexibility, such as;
- Additional 6 days’ leave and generous paid parental leave
- Excellent benefit choices in retirement savings
- Focus on health and wellbeing with enhanced sick leave
- Ongoing career development opportunities
- Flexible work conditions, including flexible hours and the ability to work from home and office
About us | Ko wai mātou
At Plant & Food Research (Rangahau Ahumāra Kai), we believe science can create a better future. By finding smarter, greener options today, we’re helping secure the world we want to live in tomorrow. With our partners, we use world-leading science and technology to improve the way they grow, fish, harvest, create, prepare and share kai (food). Every day, we have 1000 people working across Aotearoa New Zealand and the world to help develop and deliver healthy foods from the world’s most sustainable food systems. We are on our journey towards becoming a meaningful and trusted partner to Māori, promoting the weaving of Mātauranga Māori and science to create growth and success for all of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Job Details
Crown research institute Plant & Food Research
Reference # 52659
Posted on 13 Sep 2023
Closes on 08 Oct 2023 23:55
Location(s) Auckland
Expertise Food Science & Technologies
Job level(s) Senior scientist
Work type(s) Permanent
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