Portfolio & Category Manager (Auckland / Christchurch)

Competitive salary + annual salary review period

Kiwicare. We’re proudly New Zealand owned and operated, with offices in Auckland, Christchurch, and Brisbane. We’re a family business with a bold vision : a tool for every job, an answer for every problem and a hero in every backyard. Our innovative consumer and commercial products help protect homes, gardens, and the environment and you’ll find them in retail outlets across NZ and Australia.

Make the right choice

Lead the strategy and growth of Kiwicare’s product portfolio across New Zealand and Australia. As Portfolio & Category Manager, you will shape category direction, manage product lifecycles and drive innovation through collaboration and strong retailer partnerships. It’s a hands‑on role where your expertise will deliver real commercial impact.

Based in Auckland or Christchurch, with flexibility on location.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead long‑term category and portfolio strategies that drive business growth, profitability.
• Analyse market trends, scan data and consumer insights to shape actionable category plans.
• Deliver the innovation pipeline from ideation to commercial launch ensuring new products are based on insights, align with category strategy and deliver profitable growth.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver commercial outcomes and execution excellence.
• Provide strategic direction on promotional and trade marketing activity, ensuring execution aligns with category priorities and brand positioning.
• Build strong relationships with major retail partners across NZ and Australia.
• Lead and develop a small team providing coaching and direction to deliver exceptional results.

What you’ll bring with you

Be a part of our Kiwicare family

We live by our PACE values : We’re passionate and accountable, a team that strives to foster a collaborative environment where our people can deliver exceptional outcomes. We refer to this as PACE and our PACE values underpin the behaviours that are important to us, the agility with which we perform at our best and speak to what it’s like to work at Kiwicare.

We offer a dynamic, growth‑centric workplace where you’ll be empowered to stretch, grow, and thrive. Plus, you’ll be part of a purpose‑driven business that advocates for environmental protection and biodiversity.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose, drive category excellence, and bring clever ideas to life – make the right choice and apply today.

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