Category and Growth Analyst

Category & Growth Analyst****Commercial Group
Location: Ideally Lincoln, Christchurch or Mt Albert, Auckland
Vacancy Number: 61065
Hours: Permanent Full-time

Shape commercial decisions. Uncover growth opportunities. Help build the future of New Zealand's bioeconomy.

• Drive strategic growth by turning complex market, commercial and financial data into actionable insights.
• Influence key decisions through category performance analysis, market intelligence and growth opportunity assessments.
• Work at the forefront of science and innovation, supporting commercialisation and investment across the Bioeconomy Science Institute.

What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua

As our Category & Growth Analyst, you will play a key role in developing and embedding a modern, insight-led Category & Growth capability across the organisation. Working closely with the Category & Growth Manager and stakeholders across Commercial, Investment, Finance and Science teams, you'll provide the analysis and intelligence that informs strategic decision-making and future growth.

You will:

• Develop and maintain category performance, profit pool and market intelligence reporting frameworks.
• Analyse markets, industry trends, customer dynamics and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities and commercial risks.
• Conduct commercial modelling, forecasting, scenario analysis and business case development to support investment and commercial decisions.
• Produce insightful dashboards, reports and presentations that translate complex data into clear recommendations.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organisation to support growth planning, commercialisation activities and portfolio performance reviews.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of analytical tools, reporting processes and commercial insight capability.

What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Business, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Strategy, Data Analytics or a related discipline.
• Significant experience (5+ years) in commercial analysis, strategy, corporate finance, consulting, investment analysis, category management, commercialisation or a similar analytical field.
• Advanced financial modelling, forecasting and commercial analysis skills, with experience developing business cases and evaluating growth opportunities.
• Strong market research and analytical capabilities, with the ability to identify trends, risks and opportunities.

At the Bioeconomy Science Institute, you'll join a purpose-driven organisation committed to creating science that delivers lasting benefit for New Zealand. You'll work alongside passionate experts and contribute to opportunities that help shape the future of our bioeconomy.

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What you will get | Ngā hua o tēnei tūranga

Enjoy a range of benefits that support your wellbeing, professional development, flexibility, and work-life balance, helping you build a rewarding and sustainable career with us.

About us | Ko wai mātou

We've built something new.  AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research and Scion have come together to form the Bioeconomy Science Institute. We are more than 2200 people working to support the growth and resilience of the bioeconomy in New Zealand and beyond.

Together, our world-class science can do more to advance innovation in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, biotechnology and manufacturing; protect and enhance ecosystems from biosecurity threats and climate risks; and develop new bio-based technologies and products.

This position sits under the current Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research group of the Bioeconomy Science Institute.

For further details about the Bioeconomy Science Institute can be found on our website, watch this Bioeconomy Science Institute short clip.

We welcome applicants who are excited to join us on this change journey.