This role will work closely with our Te Rau Whakahaumako (General Manager Ahuwhenua) to provide strategic advice and support in delivering the following strategic outcomes:

Focus on PKW Farms Strategy – Future of Farms

Investigation and analysis, business case development, and commercialisation of existing business improvements, alternative land use options, and future integrated farming systems and processes.

Feasibility and screening of business improvement options, new venture opportunities, commercial and Te Ara Putanga alignment and advancement.

Achievement of Kaitiakitanga (environmental) obligations, commitments, and targets. We are seeking a person that can bring both experience and drive to the team — ensuring the future of farms strategies are advanced, while reflecting our values.

Key responsibilities of our Te Rau Whakapakari Ahuwhenua include:

• Strategic implementation
• Innovation leadership
• Business innovation, development and commercialisation
• Ahuwhenua financial analysis and management
• Health & Safety leadership
• Relationship/Stakeholder Management/Communication
• Organisational responsibilities

• You will be an experienced business innovator in the agricultural industry, who has specialised in supporting executive leaders with delivering on strategic objectives.  
• You will be an experienced leader in business innovation, commercialisation and business planning, who also understands how to operationalise strategic opportunities. 
•  You will also be a respected professional, who believes in doing work that is aimed at making a difference in the lives of others.
• You must be values-driven – and believe in supporting leadership that uplifts and advances the aspirations of our Rautitikura and honours their legacy and culture.

We invite applications from candidates who resonate with the description above and who have the following:

• At least a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in the area of innovation and/or commercialisation including management of strategic and business planning, operational delivery and financial management.
• Highly developed agri/horticultural-sector skills and knowledge.
• Experience in the preparation and presentation of business/investment cases to commercially orientated Boards.
• Tertiary level qualification majoring in agribusiness or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate understanding and empathy with Māori aspirations for Maori economic development and of tikanga Māori.

Parininihi ki Waitōtara (PKW) is a Māori Incorporation based in Taranaki, Aotearoa with a Te Iho (vision) of: He Tangata, He Whenua, He Oranga – Sustaining and Growing our People through Prosperity.

Established in 1976, PKW manages and administers land and land related assets returned to Taranaki Māori following the Taranaki Land Wars on behalf of our 11,300 Rautitikura (shareholders).  Our organisation is led by Māori values and customs that underpin our environment and practices.