Coordinator/administrator - Site Operations

**Coordinator/Administrator - Site Operations**

Do you want a job that matters? We are looking for an enthusiastic multitasker who is skilled in providing efficient and effective administration and business support in a fulltime role in a great organisation with a support team. Are you
- passionate and professional in all you do and understand the value of customer service to an organisation?
- keen on administration, on actioning and being responsible for your activities, and translating ideas into action?
- able to self-manage 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 Site Operations Manager, who is based in Palmerston North, to ensure the efficient running of our Wellington 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:

- Fully compliant contractor management, emergency management, and site related HSE compliance systems and/or
- Fully compliant procurement processes with a focus on the procurement process at a transactional/tactical level.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems and processes utilised by site operations, possibly on a national level.
- Deliver customer satisfaction by executing agreed services, processes, and procedures to ensure quality and timely service delivery, including key support to our Wellington tenant partners.
- Process efficiency, by focusing on contract administration, reporting and records management for environmental sustainability functions.
- Maintaining sustainability environmental staff internet site with updated and accurate information.

**About you**

The person best suited to this position will demonstrate strong administrative and people skills with the ability to forward plan, prioritise, work unsupervised 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**

**Applications close **at 8am 28 November 2024**

Job Details
- Crown research institute
Manaaki Whenua- Reference #
57080- Posted on
12 Nov 2024- Closes on
28 Nov 2024 08:00- Location(s)
Central Wellington- Expertise
Administrative Services- Job level(s)
Experienced- Work type(s)
Permanent- More details (document)
Position Description Coordinator Administrator Site Ops Wellington Updated Nov 24.pdf