ANZ Agronomy Technology & Data Analyst

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Position Title: ANZ Agronomy Technology & Data Analyst 

Position Type: Regular – Full-Time ​

Position Location: Timaru 

Requisition ID: 29904 

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Potatoes. French Fries. Taters. You love them, we make them. In fact, we make 1 in 4 of the world’s frozen potato products and if you have eaten fries this week, there is a good chance they were ours.

McCain Foods has invested into Digital Agriculture to develop a set of initiatives that will help position McCain for the future, through leveraging technologies focusing on adopting innovative & world-class agriculture practices which will help realize the company’s vision of sustainable competitive advantage as well as market leadership whilst eliminating risks and uncertainties.

About the role
The ANZ Agronomy Technology & Data Analyst will be responsible for leading and facilitating strategic Agriculture digital transformation initiatives for McCain ANZ, this will be achieved through:

• Gaining a clear understanding of ANZ current processes and capabilities to identify gaps between current state and recommended future state
• Collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SME) and Global Product owners
• Drive validation and adoption of the initiatives whilst having a structured approach to change management for both McCain and our Growers to ensure a smooth execution
• Expected to perform as a storyteller, innovative thinker, and an effective collaborator, this role will lead data analytics innovation and solutions, create data-driven decision support tools, 
• Engage with the Ag management team on a regular basis to identify opportunities to engage the team and key stakeholders to deliver tangible outcomes for agronomy, storage, regenerative agriculture, seed pipeline and variety development goals
• Own and drive deployment activities by working with SMEs to execute overall product launch in ANZ, with support from global

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in an Agriculture field of study or Data Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, or related field. Master’s degree is preferred
• 1 Year of work experience as a data analyst, preferably with industry experience in agriculture or manufacturing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with statistical software applications, JMP preferred
• Experience, or willingness to learn, programming languages (R, HTML, Python, Javascript, C/C++, SQL)
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings
• Ability to travel within ANZ as required to support technology implementation and training
• Self-motivated with proven interpersonal and relationship skills with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work independently and within teams on abstract projects with minimal supervision 
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, anticipate the future and change within the role

What’s in it for You?

• Opportunity to be a part of a global iconic brand
• Flexible working through a hybrid model
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Pioneering, innovative and dedicated development programs
• Education Assistance Programs
• Opportunity to ‘Chip In’ and give back to the community as part of our paid volunteer program 

If you’re looking for your next challenge and want to get behind an organisation that celebrates real connections, then this is your role!
 

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McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.  As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. 
 
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The health and safety of McCain employees and their families has been our number one priority since the start of COVID-19 pandemic. With vaccination restrictions easing across the globe we do not currently require employees to be vaccinated, but we reserve the right to change this mandate in line with health guidance and regulations in each country.
 
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the Global Privacy Policy 

Job Family: Agriculture      
Division: ANZ 
Department: ​Agriculture ANZ ​
Location(s): NZ – New Zealand : Canterbury : Timaru || NZ – New Zealand : Auckland : Auckland || NZ – New Zealand : Canterbury : Christchurch || NZ – New Zealand : Hawke’s Bay : Hastings || NZ – New Zealand : Other : Reference job description || NZ – New Zealand : Wellington Region : Wellington 

Company: McCain Foods (NZ) Limited 

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