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.

Qualifications