Country Manager, New Zealand

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

The Role

We're seeking an experienced and commercially minded Country Manager to lead our Food business across New Zealand. Reporting to the General Manager ANZ – Food & Pharmaceutical, you'll have full responsibility for the strategic direction, operational performance, commercial success, and people leadership of the New Zealand business.

Leading a high-performing team across laboratory operations, technical services, commercial, business development, and client services, you'll drive growth, strengthen customer relationships, champion innovation, and ensure our laboratories continue to deliver world-class quality, safety, and service.

The day to day

In this role, you'll:

• Lead the strategic direction and execution of the New Zealand Food business
• Drive operational excellence across multiple laboratory teams and disciplines
• Own the New Zealand P&L, budgets, revenue growth, and profitability
• Lead and develop a high-performing leadership team and build future capability
• Drive business development, client retention, and market growth initiatives
• Partner with ANZ and global teams to implement best practice and new technologies
• Champion digital transformation, automation, and continuous improvement
• Ensure excellence in quality, HSE, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness
• Build strong relationships with key customers, regulators, and industry bodies
• Identify investment opportunities and support long-term business growth

The essentials

We're looking for an experienced senior leader who brings:

• Significant leadership experience within laboratory operations or technical services
• Demonstrated success leading multi-site or multidisciplinary teams
• Strong commercial acumen with full P&L management experience
• Proven ability to develop and execute business strategy
• Experience leading organisational change and continuous improvement
• Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing capability
• Tertiary qualifications in Science, Food Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How To Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.