Group Engagement, Insights & Innovation Manager
GROUP ENGAGEMENT, INSIGHTS & INNOVATION MANAGER
PGG Wrightson (PGW) is a leading provider of products and services to New Zealand’s agricultural and horticultural sectors, helping to grow the country through its knowledge, service and expertise.
PGW has recently refreshed its Technology Strategy and Investment Roadmap, building on the progress already made in modernising its technology foundations. The business is now investing in multiple new roles to support the next phase of its technology transformation. These roles will strengthen how PGW delivers for its people and customers, and ensure technology remains tightly aligned to the overall business strategy.
Senior technology leaders will be instrumental in shaping the future of technology at PGW. This is an opportunity to help set strategic direction, mature the operating model, lift critical capability, and drive sustainable, enterprise-wide digital engagement. PGW is looking for leaders who are passionate about change, can embed effective ways of working, foster a strong culture, and ensure the Group Technology function operates as a connected, high performing team.
About the role
We are seeking a senior Group Engagement, Insights & Innovation Manager to lead business engagement, innovation and data‑led decision making across PGW. This role is central to accelerating digital transformation, embedding innovation, and ensuring data is leveraged as a strategic asset.
Reporting to the Chief Digital Officer, you will lead PGW’s engagement, information and innovation capability, acting as the key interface between business needs and technology delivery. You will champion the adoption of automation and emerging technologies, oversee enterprise information and data strategy, and ensure innovation initiatives deliver clear, measurable business value.
You will lead a multi-disciplinary team spanning business engagement, solution design, analytics, automation and innovation.
Key responsibilities
* Lead PGW’s business engagement, information and innovation strategy
* Drive adoption of automation and emerging technologies across the business
* Own PGW’s enterprise data and information strategy and governance
* Ensure innovation initiatives deliver measurable, transparent business outcomes
* Embed data‑driven decision making across PGW
* Build strong, trusted partnerships with business leaders and Group Technology peers
* Champion innovation, change and adoption across One PGW
* Lead, develop and mentor a high‑performing, multidisciplinary team
About you
You are a senior leader who combines strategic thinking, an innovation mindset and practical delivery experience. You are comfortable operating at executive level, shaping strategy and influencing across complex, matrixed organisations.
You will bring:
* Extensive experience leading engagement, innovation, data or insights focussed teams
* A strong background in enterprise information, analytics and/or data strategy
* Proven experience driving automation, innovation or digital enablement initiatives
* Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive adoption and change
* A pragmatic, value‑driven approach to innovation, with a focus on measurable outcomes
Experience in large, complex or customer‑facing organisations — particularly within agricultural, rural or similar sectors – will be highly regarded.
Why work for us
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits, including corporate staff discounts, flu vaccinations, discounted medical insurance and access to our Occupational Counselling Programme (OCP). It’s a business with a long history, strong values and a genuine commitment to helping grow the country together.
About us
At PGG Wrightson, we are committed to developing our people through technical skill building and leadership opportunities, offering a rewarding and meaningful career within the rural sector.
How to apply
Are you keen to lead business engagement, innovation and data‑led decision making across PGW, and help turn data into a true strategic asset? Apply now or contact Angela via ******@potentia.co.nz for further information.
We welcome applications from people of all genders and backgrounds and are proud to provide a diverse and inclusive environment with equal opportunities for all team members and applicants.
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