Strategy Analyst

ZIWI Limited is New Zealand’s leading pet food exporter and the global leader in air-dried pet nutrition. Our award-winning recipes deliver uncompromising nutrition, helping pets thrive worldwide. Guided by our purpose — “Elevating every pet to their peak, every day of their life” — and our ambition to become the world’s leading ultra-premium pet food brand, we are building a high-performing, future-focused organisation driven by teamwork, ownership, and agility.

We are now seeking a Strategy Analyst to join our Auckland-based team in a newly created, high-impact role.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Strategy, this role sits at the centre of ZIWI’s strategic decision-making. You will play a critical role in shaping how the business grows, competes, and allocates resources globally. This is a high-exposure position suited to a commercially minded analyst who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to build deep strategic capability.

You will work across the full strategy lifecycle — from rigorous analysis and financial modelling through to synthesising insights and delivering board-level materials — while also owning the execution of key strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Analysis & Insight

• Conduct in-depth market, competitor, and consumer analysis
• Develop robust financial models to evaluate growth opportunities and investment decisions
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders
• Monitor global market trends and identify strategic implications
• Prepare high-quality, board-ready presentations

Project Management & Execution

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic projects from scoping through to execution
• Define objectives, timelines, and resource requirements in collaboration with stakeholders
• Drive cross-functional alignment and hold teams accountable to outcomes
• Manage multiple workstreams, proactively resolving risks and blockers
• Facilitate workshops and decision-making forums with senior leaders

Strategic Planning & Business Performance

• Support the annual strategic planning cycle and development of long-term roadmaps
• Contribute to business cases across market entry, product innovation, and M&A
• Translate strategy into actionable implementation plans with measurable outcomes

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships across Finance, Commercial, Marketing, and Operations
• Communicate clearly and confidently with senior leaders and external stakeholders
• Support engagement with private equity partners on reporting and analysis

About You

You are a sharp, structured thinker with a strong foundation in consulting and a proven ability to deliver results. You combine analytical rigour with commercial insight and are comfortable taking ownership in a dynamic environment.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, or related field
• 1–4 years’ experience in management consulting
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects end-to-end
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability
• Strong PowerPoint and storytelling skills
• Excellent problem-solving and project management abilities

Desirable

• Experience in FMCG, retail, or consumer goods
• Exposure to private equity environments
• Strong communication skills and pragmatic use of strategic frameworks

Why Join ZIWI?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact strategic role within a globally expanding New Zealand success story. You’ll gain exposure to senior leadership, contribute directly to business performance, and accelerate your development in a commercially rich environment.

If you’re ready to take ownership, think strategically, and help shape the future of a premium global brand, we want to hear from you.

All applicants must have current NZ residency or a valid work visa to apply for this role.