Technical Manager - Pet Nutrition (Veterinarian)

S8 Expert Recruitment Solutions; New Zealand; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health insurance

Tech tools provided

Performance bonus 20%

Job summary

Join a global animal health brand as the founding technical voice for the New Zealand pet-nutrition category. The role blends veterinary expertise with strategic commercial leadership in a hybrid setup: 3 days in Hamilton and 2 days remote.

Ideal candidates are qualified veterinarians with industry tech services experience, ready to shape technical strategy, educate the sales force, and drive a successful market entry across Oceania.

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinarian (BVSc or equivalent) with veterinary industry exposure.
• Experience as a Technical Services Vet is advantageous.
• Strong ability to translate science into commercial messaging.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for the nutrition category in NZ.
• Lead field education and hands-on training for the sales team.
• Engage veterinary peers and clinics to position products credibly.
• Develop launch packages and support marketing with scientific content.

Skills

BVSc or equivalent

Technical leadership

Sales enablement

Veterinary nutrition

NZ market knowledge

Education

BVSc or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Education delivery

Job description

• Ground-floor opportunity: Champion the technical launch of a global pet nutritio


• Veterinary qualification required: Move from clinic work to a strategic commerci


• Hybrid flexibility: 3 days in the Hamilton office, 2 days working from home.

Why This Is Your Next Career Move (What’s In It For You)

If you are a qualified veterinarian looking to pivot into a strategic, industry-focused role—or an experienced Technical Services Vet looking for your next big challenge—this is a rare opportunity. You will be taking the technical lead for an established, highly respected global animal health brand as they build their pet nutrition business from the ground up in New Zealand.

Here is why you will love stepping into this position:

• The Ultimate Blank Canvas: You aren't just maintaining a portfolio; you are the scientific voice launching a new category. You will have the autonomy to shape the technical strategy and education for a global powerhouse entering the local market.


• Uncapped Career Progression: While your initial focus will be establishing the New Zealand market, the vision for this brand extends across the Oceania region. The pathway for career growth is immense.


• A Premium, Comprehensive Reward Package: You will be rewarded with a very generous base salary (commensurate with your experience), a lucrative 20% performance bonus, a fully maintained company vehicle, and comprehensive corporate health insurance. You’ll also be provided with all the tech tools (laptop, phone) required to excel.


• A Certified \"Great Place to Work\": You will be joining a diverse, dynamic team that truly values inclusion, mutual support, and well-being. This is an employer that genuinely invests in a culture of continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

Partnering directly with the Commercial Manager and the wider sales team, you will be the technical authority for the nutrition category. Day‑to‑day, your role will involve:

• Technical Leadership: Serving as the internal and external veterinary expert for the pet nutrition portfolio, ensuring all claims and go‑to‑market strategies are scientifically sound.


• Salesforce & Field Education: Driving hands‑on training for the sales team to build their technical capability, ensuring they can confidently detail products in‑clinic.


• Veterinary Engagement: Building strong peer‑to‑peer relationships with key opinion leaders, clinic owners, and veterinary teams across New Zealand to deliver evidence‑based product positioning.


• Product Launch & Support: Developing technical launch packages, answering complex nutritional queries, and supporting marketing initiatives with credible, scientific content.

Why We Should Hire You (About You)

We are looking for someone with a vibrant personality who will be a fantastic cultural fit for a dynamic, highly collaborative, and driven team. You are passionate about animal health, commercially astute, and love educating others.

• The Qualifications: You must be a qualified Veterinarian (BVSc or equivalent).


• The Experience: Prior experience working in the industry as a Technical Services Vet is highly desirable. Specific experience and knowledge in Pet Nutrition will be considered a massive advantage.


• The Skills: You possess a deep understanding of the veterinary channel and the daily realities of clinical practice.


• The Attributes: You are an exceptional communicator capable of translating complex scientific data into engaging, commercially relevant messaging. You are a team player with learning agility and a results‑driven mindset.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

Opportunities to be the founding technical voice for a global brand’s local footprint do not come around often. If you have the veterinary credentials, the passion for nutrition, and the drive to launch this category to the top of the New Zealand market, we want to hear from you.

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