Ventures Lead
About this position
About the role
As the New Ventures Lead, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and scaling high‑potential ideas into commercially successful ventures that deliver meaningful impact for New Zealand’s agricultural sector. Operating at the intersection of science, business, and practical on‑farm application, you will play a key role in turning innovative concepts, technologies, and insights into viable businesses that create real value for farmers and growers.
In this role, you will lead the full venture lifecycle—from early opportunity identification and validation through to incubation, commercialisation, and growth—ensuring a strong pipeline of investable, market‑ready solutions. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to shape ideas into scalable ventures, balancing commercial returns with practical outcomes, and helping position Agnition at the forefront of AgTech innovation.