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Site Operations Coordinator – Grasslands Campus
- Permanent
- Full time
- Palmerston North
Mō te Pakihi | About the Company:
As part of the Government’s reset of the science, innovation and technology system, on 1 July 2025, AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research, and Scion merged to form the New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science, trading as the Bioeconomy Science Institute.
This merger has created a world-class research organisation of globally significant size and scale, with over 2,000 employees — including scientists, researchers, and support staff. It brings together fundamental science knowledge and expertise in the natural resources that underpin the bioeconomy and the native estate, alongside applied research capabilities in manufacturing, agritech and biotech, and the food and fibre sectors.
Our people drive innovation and commercial outcomes in the bioeconomy, using research and technology to support enduring economic growth and resilience, a healthy environment, and positive social outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand.
This position sits under the current AgResearch group of the BSI.
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Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role
AgResearch is seeking a dedicated Site Operations Coordinator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis in our Grasslands campus in Palmerston North. This is a busy and varied role where no two days are the same; you will have to think on your feet and make decisions quicky and independently. It’s an exciting opportunity for a seasoned administrator to join our innovative organisation.
You will provide a high level of support to the Site Operations Team and wider campus and be responsible for overseeing a range of contracted services and providers. We have multiple external tenants on site so you will need a solid understanding of debtor and creditor payments, working with finance systems and processes to ensure the accuracy of our financial statements.
Your working knowledge of Health & Safety, facilities management and project management would be a distinct advantage in this area, but the desire to learn and grow your skill set in these areas is critical.
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What you will be doing
- Provide customer service and support to AgResearch employees and visitors
- Coordinate mail/courier processing, including handling courier parcels and freight
- Assist the Site Manager to administer residential properties owned by AgResearch
- Coordinate regular service contracts including café, waste disposal, recycling depots etc
- Ensure financial transactions and the ordering of resources and equipment are completed effectively
- Ensure Campus Security, Property and Emergency processes are kept accurate, current and compliant
- Manage the on-site Function Centre
- Assist with infrastructure project – finances
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Ōpūmanawa | About you
Are you looking for the next step in your Coordination/administration career? Are you looking to use your exceptional organisational and service skills to conquer new challenges?
- A full clean and valid Driver’s Licence is essential
- National Certificate in Business Administration (Level 4) or equivalent experience is desirable but not essential
- Intermediate level of Excel, Word and Outlook
- Prior experience in a similar coordination/administrative position
- A high level of confidentiality when managing sensitive information
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
When your work environment fits your values and your lifestyle, it is a better place to be. Our campuses are green, open, and developing, allowing you to enjoy your work and be productive at the same time – we offer generous benefits to make sure our people feel supported and enjoy being part of the AgResearch team.
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Tono Mai | Apply Now!
If this sounds like you, apply today on the link below with a covering letter detailing why you feel you would be suitable for this position.
We will be progressing the recruitment as applications come in, so if you are interested, please apply now!
For further information, please contact Danny Auger, Operation and Programs Manager at danny.auger@agresearch.co.nz.
To view the full position description, please click here
Applications close: 7 August 2025