Graduate Education Policy Coordinator

4 days ago

Wellington New Zealand Horticulture New Zealand Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$80,000 per year

We are looking for a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Coordinator to support the development and implementation of education policies and workforce development initiatives in New Zealand's horticulture sector. If you have an interest in education, horticulture, and stakeholder engagement, this could be the perfect opportunity for you

About us

At Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ), we're passionate about growing a thriving, sustainable horticulture industry that feeds New Zealand and the world.  We represent over 4,300 commercial fruit and vegetable growers, advocating for a thriving, sustainable horticulture industry. Our vision is to create an enduring environment where growers thrive, delivering healthy food for all, forever.

We provide leadership, advocacy, and influence for grower success.  

Join a future-focused organisation where your contribution will make a tangible impact on the wellbeing of our growers, the environment, the economy, and communities.

What You'll Do:

  • Policy & advocacy support
  • Secondary & vocational education coordination
  • Tertiary education engagement
  • Workforce intelligence & development
  • Stakeholder engagement & networking

What We are looking for:

  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Passion for education systems and horticulture
  • Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels

Why You'll Love This Role:

  • Make an impact: Enable the New Zealand education system to meet our growers needs
  • Collaborative environment: Work closely with various stakeholders and team members
  • Career development: Great opportunity for professional growth

What We Offer:

  • Permanent Full-time role (40 hours/week)
  • Training and development
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working from home options (one day in a week)
  • A great Wellington location, with easy access to transport
  • A vibrant and friendly team culture with regular social events

How to Apply/ Position Description:

Please click "apply for this job" button (top right of the page) to submit your application, to view the position description for the role click here

Things to Note

  • We will only accept application only through our internal application tracking system, BambooHR
  • Applicants for this position should have NZ residency/citizenship or valid NZ work visa.
  • we reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive enough applicants for the role.

If you have any questions about the role, please email Kate Longman )

If you require any further assistance or have any questions regarding the application process, please feel free to reach out to Shweta Prasad )

Applications close at midnight on 21 November 2025.

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