Coordinator Administrator

Mō te Pakihi | About the Company:

We're building something new. On 1 July 2025, AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research and Scion came together to form the Bioeconomy Science Institute. Now, we are more than 2200 people working to support the growth and resilience of the bioeconomy in New Zealand and beyond.

Together, our world-class science can do more to advance innovation in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, biotechnology and manufacturing; protect and enhance ecosystems from biosecurity threats and climate risks; and develop new bio-based technologies and products.

This position sits under the current Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research (MWLR) group of the Bioeconomy Science Institute.

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role

This part-time (30 hours per week) role is all about enabling our science outcomes through exceptional support. You'll be working closely with the Site Operations Manager (based in Palmerston North) to ensure the smooth running of our Wellington site.

As part of our Site Operations team, you'll help drive best-practice administrative support across our locations. You'll collaborate with science and support leaders, staff, and suppliers to deliver:

• Contractor and emergency management that meets compliance standards, along with site-related HSE systems.
• Procurement support focused on transactional and tactical processes, ensuring full compliance.
• System and process development for site operations — potentially contributing at a national level.
• Customer satisfaction, by delivering timely, high-quality services and support to our Wellington tenant partners.
• Process efficiency, through contract administration, reporting, and records management for environmental sustainability functions.
• Up-to-date sustainability resources, by maintaining our internal environmental site with accurate and relevant information.

Ō pūmanawa | About you

Looking for a role where your work truly makes a difference?

We're on the hunt for a proactive, motivated and highly organised Coordinator/Administrator who excels at delivering high-quality administration and business support. This is a part-time (30 hours per week, worked Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3pm) opportunity within a purpose-driven organisation, backed by a supportive and collaborative team.

Are you someone who:

• Brings professionalism and passion to everything you do, and understands the impact great customer service has on an organisation?
• Enjoys taking ownership of your work, turning ideas into action, and keeping things moving?
• Can confidently manage your day and relationships while staying aligned with reporting and accountability expectations?
• Takes pride in creating a warm and welcoming environment for visitors and providing seamless day-to-day office support?
• Enjoys coordinating the smooth operation of shared spaces like tea rooms and ensuring daily activities run efficiently?
• Has a keen eye for detail when managing contractors, facilities, and procurement processes?
• Plays an active role in maintaining and improving health, safety, and emergency management systems?
• Is confident in collecting and coordinating sustainability data, and keeping digital platforms like SharePoint organised and up to date?
• Thrives on planning and delivering meetings, events, and logistics with precision and care?

If that sounds like you — keep reading and apply

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

As an employee of Bioeconomy Science Institute MWLR Group, 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 MWLR 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.

The Bioeconomy Science Institute MWLR Group 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.

Tono Mai | Apply Now

Enquiries about the position may be directed to Cherrie Linney (Site Operations Manager - Palmerston North and Wellington, For further details about the Bioeconomy Science Institute can be found on our website, watch this Bioeconomy Science Institute short clip.

Applications close on Monday 27 October 2025 at 5pm NZT