NPD Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing New Zealand consumer wellness business with ambitious plans for international expansion. Operating across DTC and eCommerce channels, the business is investing in innovation and product development to accelerate growth across existing and new categories. This newly created role offers the chance to play a key part in shaping the future product portfolio within a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.

NPD Lead
Office based | Bay of Plenty
$negotiable

The Role
Reporting into the leadership team, you'll be responsible for identifying market opportunities and bringing new products to life from concept through to successful launch. Working closely with manufacturing partners, suppliers and internal stakeholders, you'll drive multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring products are delivered on time, within budget and aligned to the company's commercial and brand objectives. This is a fast-paced, commercially focused role that combines innovation, project management and supplier collaboration, making it ideal for someone who enjoys turning ideas into successful products and seeing them reach the market.

You
- Proven experience within Product Development, Commercialisation or Product Management roles.
- Experience gained within FMCG, natural health, wellness, beauty, nutrition or food sectors.
- Strong understanding of NPD processes, packaging development and supply chain considerations.
- Demonstrated experience managing new product launches from concept through to commercialisation.
- Ability to identify market trends and translate insights into commercially viable product opportunities.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Experience working with external suppliers, 3rd party manufacturers and technical partners.
- Commercially minded with a practical, solutions-focused approach to innovation.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Comfortable working within a dynamic, growth-focused business where priorities can evolve quickly.
- Experience of working with international market would be advantageous.
- Must be comfortable with working in the Tauranga region on a daily basis.

For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact Craig Henson at Henson Recruitment.