About the role

  • General Manager of Policy & Advocacy at Horticulture New Zealand. Responsible for shaping policy agenda and leading advocacy strategies for the horticulture sector.

Responsibilities

  • Shape and champion HortNZ’s policy and advocacy agenda.
  • Oversee policy development, research, and strategic engagement with government and growers.
  • Lead environmental and sustainability strategies aligned with legislation and best practice.
  • Build trusted relationships across government, industry, community sectors, and grower networks.
  • Foster collaboration and innovation within your team and across the organisation.

Requirements

  • Experience leading teams and operating at an executive level
  • Extensive experience in policy leadership, advocacy, or government relations
  • Strong knowledge of legislative frameworks and environmental sustainability
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, including experience engaging with growers or primary industry stakeholders
  • A tertiary qualification in public policy, planning, law, environmental science, or a related discipline.

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Job title

General Manager – Policy & Advocacy

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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