Site Operations Administrator

2 weeks ago

Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand Science New Zealand Full time

Site Operations Administrator & National Sustainability Coordinator


Do you want a job that matters? We are looking for an enthusiastic multitasker who is skilled in providing efficient and effective Sustainability data capture and reporting, as well as administration and business support in a full-time, one-year fixed term role in a great organisation with a supportive team.


Are you:

  • Passionate and professional in all you do and understand the value of customer service to an organisation?
  • Keen on Sustainability, able to understand data capture and reporting?
  • Keen on administration, on actioning and being responsible for your activities, and translating ideas into action?
  • Able to selfmanage your day and contacts while understanding the importance of reporting to those accountable?
  • Keen to work for an organisation whose purpose is 'Science for our land and our future'?
Then read on and apply.

About the opportunity
As with all support roles at Manaaki Whenua, this full-time role is all about supporting our science outcomes.

Specifically, this position supports the National Sustainability and Site Operations Manager, who is based in Palmerston North, to streamline our environmental sustainability data capture and reporting.

This includes day to day administration and coordination, reporting and records management for environmental functions and maintaining accurate and relevant information for the environmental staff SharePoint site.

Our team is all about promoting and implementing efficient and effective (best practice) management of site operations, and you will work with Science & Support leaders, staff, and key suppliers to provide:

  • A professional and welcoming reception experience for staff, tenants, contractors, and visitors.
  • Effective administration and delivery of required compliance checks, systems, and processes at point of entry to our sites.
  • Customer satisfaction through delivery of quality and timely administrative services aligned with agreed processes and procedures.
  • Providing administrative support tasks such as maintaining kitchen and meetings areas, travel bookings and coordination, coordinating events and meetings
  • Customer satisfaction through managing processes and procedures that ensure quality and timeliness of service delivery.

About you


The person best suited to this position will demonstrate strong Excel and SharePoint skills, administrative and people skills with the ability to forward plan, prioritise and get things done in liaison with others through influence and coordination.


Why Manaaki Whenua
Our land, our future - this is the essence of why Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research exists.

At Manaaki Whenua we undertake research that focuses on preserving New Zealand's rich biodiversity, improving biosecurity, and protecting the health of the land, fresh water, and soil resources we need for a prosperous future.

We recognise the importance of partnerships, the special role of Māori, and the need to ensure that all New Zealanders have the knowledge, understanding, and tools to truly live in harmony with our precious environment.

We are recognised nationally and internationally for the quality of our research and work with a wide range of organisations within New Zealand and globally.


Manaaki Whenua embraces diversity and is committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.


What we offer


As an employee of Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, you will work with passionate and talented people in a caring and family friendly environment; enjoy good staff benefits and the opportunity for personal growth and career development.


How to apply

Interviews will be held in Palmerston North
Job Details

  • Crown research institute
Manaaki Whenua- Reference #
Posted on
03 Aug 2023- Closes on

18 Aug :00- Location(s)

Palmerston North- Expertise
Asset & Facilities Management- Job level(s)
Experienced- Work type(s)
Fixed term- More details (document)

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