Job Details

Category: Senior Leadership Roles
Location: Nationwide

WOOL RESEARCH ORGANISATION OF NEW ZEALAND

Directorship Opportunity

WRONZ is seeking an additional Director to help guide the organisation through an
exciting phase of commercialisation and sector innovation.

As the industry’s research and development body, WRONZ invests in science and technology that grows demand for New Zealand strong wool and lifts returns for farmers.

They are looking for someone with senior governance experience, strong
commercial and financial acumen, and a solid understanding of research, IP, and the
commercialisation of science. Strong connections across the wool and rural sectors,
and experience with membership-based organisations, will be valuable.

This is a remunerated, one‑year appointment (with potential extension). The Board
meets around seven times a year in Christchurch, plus an annual strategy day and
AGM. Travel expenses are covered, and D&O insurance is in place.

If you want to contribute to the future of New Zealand’s wool industry and support the
growth of new, high‑value wool technologies, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close Monday 16 February 2026.

Enquiries and applications to: Tim Lonsdale, General Manager –
Tim@woolresearch.com

A Job Description can be found at:
https://tinyurl.com/WRONZDirectorshipOpportunity

Date Posted: 2026-01-13