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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 AdviceManaging 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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