Administrator - Site Operations - Manaaki Whenua

**Administrator - Site Operations**

**Mō te Pakihi | About the Company**:
Manaaki Whenua is New Zealand's Crown Research Institute (CRI) for our land and environment. We are responsible for supporting New Zealand to develop a sustainable relationship with our land, through the delivery of exceptional science across a wide range of disciplines.

**K**ō**rero m**ō** te t**ū**ranga**|**About the role**

**_ Example_**

The purpose of this role is to support the business by providing efficient and effective administrative support including a professional and welcoming reception experience for visitors, staff, stakeholders and contractors.

This position reports to the Lead Administrator and is based at our Lincoln site in Canterbury. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday during business hours.

**Ō pūmanawa | About you**

**_ Example_**

To ensure your success in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

- A high degree of computer literacy including MS Word, Teams, Excel and Outlook.
- Effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to follow policy and procedures whilst identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Consistent and dependable in fulfilling responsibilities and supporting the team.
- The ability to adjust to changing circumstances and handle unexpected challenges.
- A proactive approach, taking the necessary steps to ensure everything runs smoothly.
- A supportive style, with a willingness to provide assistance and support to other team members and foster a collaborative work environment.

Ideally you will also have experience in event management or coordination.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer**

As an employee of Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, you will work with passionate and talented people and enjoy supportive employee benefits such as an annual leave entitlement of 4 weeks and 4 days, generous sick leave, paid parental leave, 3 paid Manaaki Whenua days between Christmas and New Year, as well as income maintenance and life insurance benefits and flexible working options. You will also have the opportunity for personal growth and career development.

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 we celebrate and respect diversity in all its forms including ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We also welcome and support neurodiverse individuals and recognise the value of different ways of thinking.

**Applications close on Monday 7 July 2025 at 9am NZT**

**- On 23 January 2025, the Government announced plans for the future of the New Zealand science system, including the creation of new Public Research Organisations. _
- One of these organisations will be focused on the bioeconomy, bringing Manaaki Whenua together with Plant & Food Research, Scion and AgResearch. Our work, driving innovation in the sustainable management of terrestrial biodiversity and land resources, is integral to the future success of New Zealand's bioeconomy._
- While it is known we will transition to the new structure during 2025 and into 2026, we do not have full clarity on the timings at this stage, but we are committed to keeping our people informed as we gain more information. We appreciate this is an unusual situation as you consider employment with us and we encourage you to review information about the changes on the MBIE website._

Job Details
- Crown research institute
- Manaaki Whenua
- Reference #
- 58789
- Posted on
- 26 Jun 2025
- Closes on
- 07 Jul 2025 09:00
- Location(s)
- Christchurch
- Expertise
- Administrative Services
- Job level(s)
- Entry/graduate
- Work type(s)
- Permanent
- More details (document)
- Position Description - Administrator Site Operations Lincoln - June 2025.pdf