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John Roche

Ministry for Primary Industries / Manatū Ahu Matua

Chief science advisor

  • Appointed June 2018.
  • Chairs the Science Governance Group and the independent Mycoplasma bovis Strategic Science Advisory Group.
  • A member of the Prime Minister’s chief science adviser’s forum and adjunct professor at University of Auckland's School of Biological Sciences.
  • Previously DairyNZ's principal scientist for animal science.
  • Has held science appointments in Ireland and Australia.
  • Holds an Honours degree in agricultural science, a Master’s in farm systems and pasture management, and a PhD in animal nutrition.

Career

Down to Earth Advice
Managing Director
Nov 2007 - Present
DairyNZ
Principal Scientist, Animal Science
Nov 2007 - Jun 2018
Journal of Dairy Science
Senior Section Editor - Management and Economics
Jan 2013 - Jun 2018
Dairy Holdings
Associate Director
Dec 2016 - Jun 2018
Ministry for Primary Industries / Manatū Ahu Matua
Chief Science Adviser, Departmental Science Adviser
Jun 2018 - Present

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