Defence Tech Market Navigator: Connect Innovators

New Zealand Government Joba; Auckland; On-site; NZD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover up to $300,000

Critical illness protection

Discounted insurances

Free will services

Savings schemes for Defence community

Job summary

New Zealand Defence Force is seeking a Market Navigator to connect industry, researchers and government partners, identifying opportunities that deliver Defence capability advantages. You will lead external engagement and manage pipelines to translate innovations into real-world outcomes.

You will support strategic decision-making with insights on emerging technologies and commercialisation pathways, while working across defence, industry and academia to accelerate solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in technology, innovation, or related sectors.
• Proven ability to identify partnerships and growth opportunities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across industry, government, or research sectors.
• Experience managing pipelines, programmes, or initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement activities and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Manage opportunity pipelines and coordinate challenge/open-call processes.
• Provide market intelligence to inform Defence capability decisions.
• Translate emerging technologies into actionable opportunities.

Skills

Technology

Innovation

Commercialisation

Venture

Business development

Industry engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Market intelligence

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in business/management/finance/law/policy/public administration

Job description

New Zealand Defence Force is seeking a Market Navigator to connect industry, researchers and government partners, identifying opportunities that deliver Defence capability advantages. You will lead external engagement and manage pipelines to translate innovations into real-world outcomes.

You will support strategic decision-making with insights on emerging technologies and commercialisation pathways, while working across defence, industry and academia to accelerate solutions.