Strategy & New Ventures Manager

About Foodstuffs New Zealand

Foodstuffs New Zealand is a fully New Zealand-owned organization comprising two regional cooperatives along with a central unit that spearheads national strategy and operations. With a legacy spanning over a century, it is rooted in local families, grocers, and wholesalers. At its core are its customers, employees, and communities.

Role Overview

The Strategy & New Ventures Manager will be central to crafting and executing Foodstuffs New Zealand's long-term strategic plan aligned to its mission and goals. This role offers a leadership position where you will direct strategic initiatives, assess new opportunities for growth, and oversee complex projects from concept through completion. Expect collaboration with senior leadership and influence on pivotal decisions shaping the company’s future.

Principal Responsibilities

• Direct the formulation and implementation of the enterprise-wide strategy.
• Manage strategic work streams and critical projects with high visibility.
• Analyze new business prospects and strategic alliances.
• Prepare investment analyses, board reports, and presentation materials.
• Construct financial and operational models to evaluate initiatives.
• Deliver insights into competitor activities, market trends, and related industries.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure alignment and effective execution.
• Support organizational annual business planning processes.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in developing and executing strategies within consulting, investment banking, or internal strategy functions. Leadership capabilities include managing teams and influencing senior stakeholders as a trusted advisor. The role demands strong commercial acumen combined with advanced technical skills, including financial modeling and the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable communication.

We seek individuals who are curious, adaptable, results-driven, and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting without sacrificing quality. Effective relationship building, confidence balanced with collaboration, and an openness to leveraging AI tools to improve strategy development are important.

Benefits

• Complimentary parking with over 1,000 spaces including EV charging points.
• Southern Cross health plans available to employees and their families.
• Access to an onsite café offering subsidized meals, a mini mart, plus a 5% discount at retail stores.
• Flexible work arrangements, a paid day off for your birthday, and various onsite social activities.
• Continuous learning and professional development resources, including in-house courses, flu vaccinations, and social groups termed “Tribes.”

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Foodstuffs is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds including those with disabilities, mental health needs, and neurodiversity. Accessibility support is available during recruitment upon request.

Note: AI tools may be employed during the hiring process to assist in reviewing applications and analyzing materials, but all final decisions are made by human recruiters. For inquiries about data processing, contact the hiring team.