### Job Description
- The Opportunity
- We're excited to launch a newly created role for a collaborative and proactive
- Innovation Manager
- to join our
- Auckland
- team.You'll play a pivotal role in a team responsible for shaping the future of Goodman Fielder by leading strategically important projects for our growth channels.
You'll drive best-practice project management to engage stakeholders, reduce complexity to deliver multiple projects.This is a rare opportunity lead a high-impact innovation pipeline, inspire cross-functional collaboration, and influence the future direction of one of New Zealand's most loved food companies.
What you will doCreate and manage a dynamic innovation pipeline that delivers sustainable, incremental growth.Lead projects end-to-end through the stage-gate process, balancing creativity, speed, and commercial discipline.Partner across Marketing, Sales, Category, Operations, R&D and procurement to deliver innovation that drives business growth.Inspire and motivate cross-functional teams to think boldly, act decisively and deliver results fast.What you will bringProven experience leading end-to-end innovation or NPD projects ideally within FMCG or manufacturing.Strong business partnership and stakeholder management skills — able to influence, engage and inspire at every level.Experience working within structured innovation systems (e.g., stage-gate, governance frameworks).Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.Project management or innovation qualifications will be an advantage.An ability to anticipate solve problems as, or before, they occur.We are a leading regional food company across Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific, delivering some of New Zealand's most iconic and trusted brands — includingEdmonds, Meadow Fresh, Freya's, Molenberg and Puhoi Valley.Lead innovation that shapes the future of some of NZ's most loved brands.Be part of a collaborative, values-driven culture that celebrates ideas and action.Work with autonomy and purpose in a dynamic, high-performing environment.Enjoy genuine opportunities for career growth and cross-functional exposure.Join us and bring your vision to life — making food, and your career, better every day.We believe that success comes down to our people.We're driven by our values –
We Grow Together, We Keep Things Simple, We Get Stuff Done– and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.With operations spanning New Zealand and beyond, we offer real opportunities to grow your career across functions, brands and borders.
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