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What’s on offer
BRANZ is an independent organisation providing practical building research, testing, assurance and expertise to improve New Zealanders’ lives. 
  
In this exciting role, you will contribute to the development and lead the implementation of a new research investment strategy, a key action in our new organisational strategy. You will foster relationships with key research stakeholders, within and external to BRANZ.
  
Your work will play a crucial role in shaping BRANZ’s research programme and will ensure that the Building Research Levy is invested in areas that will have the most significant impact in ensuring affordable, resilient, sustainable and quality buildings for Aotearoa New Zealand.  
  
Located in large modern offices in Judgeford that includes an onsite café and free parking, if you’re keen to have a stress-free commute into a great career, BRANZ could be ideal!  Additional benefits include income protection, medical insurance, free EV charging along with an active social club and supportive leadership.

About you
To succeed in this role, you will have some/all of the following:

• An in-depth knowledge of the New Zealand science and research sector and/or the building and construction system.
• A background in research management and the ability to bridge the gap between research problems and industry needs
• The credibility to represent BRANZ effectively and experience working with government and industry stakeholders, as well as BRANZ Ltd’s internal research stakeholders.
• A proven ability to provide written advice, insight and guidance to senior leadership
• The ability to discern investment that will make a real impact at a systems level, understand portfolio management and be financially savvy.

How to apply
For more information and to apply for this role please visit www.h2r.co.nz quoting reference number 906739 or contact Shane Mackay on 04 4999 471 or shane.mackay@h2r.co.nz.