" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19945\"\u003e Marketing / PR / Events \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19946\"\u003e Category Manager \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19947\"\u003e Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19948\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 8/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes category, NPD, and project management\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVibrant growing FMCG business\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChristchurch location\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwn the product lifecycle and category strategy development, including innovation pipeline for the retail channel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eThis New Zealand food manufacturer\u0026rsquo;s focus for continued success is driven by a passion for producing classic and innovative tastes across their products. A true Kiwi icon, with a strong history, they supply products to supermarkets, cafes, restaurants and more. You will find them nationally, in Australia and in parts of the Pacific and their growth plans include other international markets.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePosition\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eThe role is a combination of category management and new product development for the retail channel and private label. Developing and executing product and category strategies that support the delivery of company targets is the focus. From innovation pipeline through portfolio optimisation, there is category level margin management on NPD, competitive positioning and strategic input into customer collaboration led by sales. It\u0027s a varied role, in a team environment where skills are combined to achieve success through collaboration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerson\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eThe position suits a strong strategic thinker with a practical, entrepreneurial approach and FMCG product strategy experience, ideally within food or related categories. Anticipated with category management experience are strong project management skills and high organisation, with a knowledge of NPD processes beneficial.\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eCommercially astute and analytical, you balance consumer demand, customer needs, and profitability. You will have excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects.\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCareer Opportunity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eThis role is a stimulating opportunity to apply your product strategy, innovation and commercial skills with immediate impact. Known as an iconic NZ company, they operate with well-established systems, an entrepreneurial mindset, and future focus.\u0026nbsp;Their people are proud to work in the business and contribute to their future story.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease apply by sending your application to Nicola Pohlen in MS Word via the application link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplicants need to be eligible for full time employment in New Zealand.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a boutique consultancy, we\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e* Engage with diverse customers, share insight when promoting employment opportunities and proactively advocate for the candidates we represent\u003cbr\u003e* Deliver outcomes to permanent, contract and interim projects, across all functions and levels, providing tailored solutions to align with specific projects\u003cbr\u003e* Offer bespoke career programmes to support development, change and leadership growth\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"2000961\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "