Job Description
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At Kiwicare, you'll have the chance to build a career that is as unique as you are. With our collective knowledge, support and fantastic culture, you'll be empowered to become the best version of yourself.
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Join us to help fulfil our purpose of making your place a better place.
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Make the right choice
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We are looking for a Product Manager to support and deliver growth across our retail portfolio through the execution of product initiatives, New Product Development (NPD), and in-market performance.
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Working closely with the Portfolio Manager and cross-functional teams, you'll play a key role in bringing new products to market, supporting portfolio optimisation, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring successful retail execution across New Zealand and Australia.
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This role can be based in either Melbourne or Brisbane – choose the location that works best for you.
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What you'll be doing
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Lead New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept through to launch, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver successful market outcomes.
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Identify market trends, consumer insights and growth opportunities to support innovation, portfolio growth and category performance.
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Support portfolio planning, range optimisation and product rationalisation initiatives to ensure an effective and competitive product offering.
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Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, R&D;, Supply Chain, Procurement and Finance teams to deliver product, pricing and commercial objectives.
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Develop customer-facing materials and support retail execution activities, including presentations, trade marketing collateral, training content and range reviews.
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Monitor competitor activity and maintain accurate product information,



specifications and documentation to support informed decision-making and successful product delivery.
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What you'll bring with you
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Experience in product management, product development and/or marketing, supported by a relevant tertiary qualification.
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Proven ability to manage multiple projects, balance competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret market insights and translate them into actionable recommendations.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
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A proactive, self-motivated and continuous improvement mindset, coupled with solid problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
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FMCG or consumer products experience would be advantageous, along with exposure to AI tools that improve insights, reporting or project management effectiveness.
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Why Kiwicare?
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We're proudly New Zealand owned and operated, with offices in Christchurch, Auckland, Brisbane and Melbourne.
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Our products help consumers, biosecurity professionals, rural users and the custodians of open spaces solve real-world challenges. From research and development through to manufacturing and distribution, we maintain end-to-end oversight of our products and are committed to doing things
clever, better, different.
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Our PACE values underpin everything we do:
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Passionate
– we care and are proud of what we do
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Accountable
– we take ownership and deliver on our commitments
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Collaborative
– our strength comes from working together
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Exceptional
– we strive for better outcomes every day
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If you're looking for an opportunity to make a tangible impact on product growth and innovation while working with a collaborative and passionate team, we'd love to hear from you.
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Apply now.
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📌 Product Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Kiwicare
📍 Melbourne