New Zealand Forest Research Institute Limited (Scion) - Director

About New Zealand Forest Research Institute Limited (Scion)

Scion drives innovation and growth from New Zealand’s forestry, wood product and wood-derived materials and other biomaterial sectors for the benefit of New Zealand. Further information on Scion can be found at its website.

Person specifications - Director

The Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology is seeking experienced directors with proven strategic financial leadership capability. You will have:

• Proven governance experience.

• A genuine interest in science and its economic benefit for New Zealand.

• Strategic financial leadership, including audit and risk experience.

• Strong business and commercial acumen, including industry connections.

Additional skills, experience and attributes

• Commercialisation and innovation experience.

• Stakeholder management experience.

• Knowledge and experience in the science and research system.

• Media and public relations experience.

• Expertise in change management and human resources.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

How to apply

For more information about this role, please see the position description: Scion Limited – Director

Applications close at 11.59pm on 20 October 2024.

For further enquiries about the position, email: boardappointments@mbie.govt.nz