Product Owner - Digital Science Products
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Product Owner – Digital Science Products
- Permanent
- Full time
- Location - Lincoln (Tuhiraki)
Mō te Pakihi | About the Company
As part of the Government’s reset of the science, innovation and technology system, on 1 July 2025, AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research, and Scion merged to form the New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science, trading as the Bioeconomy Science Institute.
This merger has created a world-class research organisation of globally significant size and scale, with over 2,000 employees — including scientists, researchers, and support staff. It brings together fundamental science knowledge and expertise in the natural resources that underpin the bioeconomy and the native estate, alongside applied research capabilities in manufacturing, agritech and biotech, and the food and fibre sectors.
Our people drive innovation and commercial outcomes in the bioeconomy, using research and technology to support enduring economic growth and resilience, a healthy environment, and positive social outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand
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Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role
We are seeking a Product Owner – Digital Science Products to lead the development and optimisation of digital products that deliver science-based services to the agriculture industry. This role is pivotal in ensuring our digital offerings are impactful, customer-focused, and commercially viable.
Ngā kawenga | What you’ll be doing
You will work closely with scientists, commercial teams, and external stakeholders to shape product strategy, manage the product lifecycle, and ensure delivery aligns with both research goals and market needs. This is a unique opportunity to bridge science and technology, and to help translate complex research into practical, scalable digital solutions.
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Ōpūmanawa | About you
You’re a strategic thinker with a passion for turning science into real-world digital solutions. With a strong background in product ownership or management, you thrive in agile environments and are confident translating complex scientific or technical concepts into clear, actionable plans.
You’ll bring:
- Proven experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role, ideally with 5+ years in a relationship-based or stakeholder-facing position.
- Strong understanding of agile methodologies and user-centred design principles.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across science, commercial, and technical teams.
- A knack for translating complexity, turning research outputs and customer needs into intuitive digital products.
- Strategic and analytical thinking, with a focus on delivering value and impact.
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Bonus points if you also bring:
- Experience in the agriculture, environmental science, or research sectors.
- Familiarity with privacy legislation, open-data principles, and government reporting standards.
- A background in business development, commercialisation, or working with industry partners.
To view the full position description for this role, please click here or visit our careers page.
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Tono Mai | Apply Now!
If you're passionate about using digital innovation to amplify the impact of science and want to be part of a future-focused organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and cover letter, outlining why this role inspires you and how your skills and experience align, and help shape the future of New Zealand's bioeconomy.
Applications close: 5pm, Monday 1 December 2025
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