Chief Science Delivery Officer

Ichor Leadership Search; Wellington; On-site; NZD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Earth Sciences New Zealand (ESNZ) seeks a Chief Science Delivery Officer to lead the Delivery Engine, overseeing around 400 staff and translating customer and partner needs into world‑class science.

You will align scientific priorities with resources, infrastructure and digital technologies to strengthen delivery, maximise customer value and support long‑term impact and commercial sustainability. A track record of enterprise‑level leadership in science is required.

Qualifications

• Executive-level leadership experience overseeing complex science portfolios.
• Ability to optimise portfolio performance and resource allocation.
• Strong collaboration across disciplines and boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of scientific research and consultancy.
• Translate customer, funder and partner needs into world-class science.
• Align priorities, resources, infrastructure and digital technologies to strengthen delivery.

Skills

Executive leadership

Portfolio management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Earth Sciences New Zealand (ESNZ) seeks a Chief Science Delivery Officer to lead the Delivery Engine, overseeing around 400 staff and translating customer and partner needs into world‑class science.

You will align scientific priorities with resources, infrastructure and digital technologies to strengthen delivery, maximise customer value and support long‑term impact and commercial sustainability. A track record of enterprise‑level leadership in science is required.