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We know diverse teams are stronger teams and we believe in fairness and opportunity for all.\n AsureQuality is embarking on a significant transformation of its Assurance Services business, and we're looking for an experienced Program Manager to lead a critical programme of change across the Meat Industry.\nReporting to the Chief Service Delivery Officer - Assurance, you'll lead the delivery of three interconnected workstreams, shaping future-state operating models across our Official Assessor, Examiner and Training services.\nThis is a high-profile leadership opportunity where you'll bring clarity to complexity, influence key stakeholders and drive sustainable change at pace. Working closely with senior leaders, programme teams, MPI, MIA and unions, you'll ensure the programme delivers meaningful outcomes for our business and the wider industry.\nThis is a 18-24 month full time, fixed term contract opportunity to ideally start in December or early 2027. Hybrid working, either based at our Te Rapa (Hamilton), Burnside (Christchurch) or Mt Wellington (Auckland) office.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead the end-to-end delivery of the Meat 2.0 transformation programme, managing scope, timelines, resources, budgets, interdependencies and risks.\nDrive strategic alignment and ensure delivery of future-state operating models and measurable business benefits.\nBuild strong relationships and influence senior leaders, governance groups, MPI, MIA, customers and unions, to ensure a strong outcome for our people, our customers and the industry\nLead integrated change, communication and engagement strategies to enable workforce readiness and adoption.\nLead effective cross-functional collaboration, remove delivery roadblocks and strengthen leadership and organisational capability.\nLead programme governance, reporting, risk management and benefits realisation to ensure sustainable outcomes.\nKey Requirements\nProven experience leading large-scale, complex transformation or change programmes, ideally within operationally complex or regulated environments.\nStrong programme leadership experience, including managing multiple workstreams, budgets, resources, risks and competing priorities.\nDemonstrated ability to influence executive leaders, governance groups and diverse internal and external stakeholders.\nExperience working with unions, regulators and/or industry bodies, including navigating consultation and complex stakeholder relationships.\nExceptional communication, change leadership and strategic problem-solving skills, with the ability to bring clarity to ambiguity and drive sustainable change.\nRelevant tertiary qualification in business, management or organisational change. Formal programme/project management and change management qualifications are advantageous.\n What's in it for you?\nMake a lasting impact: Help shape the future of New Zealand's meat industry.\nInfluence at the highest level: Work alongside executive leaders and key industry stakeholders.\nCareer-defining opportunity: Lead a high-profile transformation programme and strengthen your strategic leadership experience.\nLead meaningful change: Bring people together, build capability and turn strategy into tangible outcomes.\nBroaden your influence: Build valuable relationships across AsureQuality and the wider primary industries sector.\nThis is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on an industry that matters to New Zealand. 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