Centre Services Manager - Fixed Term - New Zealand Jobs Opening

September 10, 2024

AgResearch Careers

Wanganui

OTHER & FULL TIME

Centre Services Manager - Fixed Term

The role and opportunity

The NZAGRC aims to discover, develop, and make available practical and cost-effective technologies and practices for New Zealand farmers and growers to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. We are a core component of the Centre for Climate Action on Agricultural Emissions and a key part of the Government’s approach to reducing agricultural emissions. In delivering to our vision and objectives we work with research organisations, government, Māori, the agri-industry, and farmers.

We shape, fund and facilitate research that is undertaken collaboratively and responds to Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique farm systems and environments. We also invest in and manage overseas projects within New Zealand’s aid and global partnerships as part of New Zealand’s commitment to the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases.

The Government’s expectations of the NZAGRC are increasing, with a larger budget and increased ambition. We are firmly focused on the outcome of tools and technologies for New Zealand farmers and growers as soon as possible.

What you will be doing

You will be playing a critical role in managing the Centre Services Team with responsibility for our finance, communications, infrastructure, and reporting functions. The position is fixed term in nature due to the incumbent taking parental leave until 30 June 2025.

You will use your great people leadership skills to lead a high-performing team. You will also support the Executive Director as an integral part of the Leadership Team in delivering the NZAGRC strategy with a particular focus on meeting external funders’ expectations including accountability for expenditure, communications, and national infrastructure management. The role also has a key function of ensuring a strong and effective relationship with Ag Research as NZAGRC host and MPI as our primary funder.

Required qualifications and experience

Post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant science or business discipline.
10+ years of relevant experience in a science or technical organisation.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing a high-performing team, projects, and resources.

Demonstrated experience of financial processes and their control.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships and communicate effectively in science, policy, and/or industry contexts.

Comfortable working at a big picture level while ensuring rigorous development and documentation procedures are followed.
Demonstrated commitment to and respect for the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Competent in the Microsoft Office suite of programmes.

We encourage applications from candidates with an understanding of or a willingness to develop their capability in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori, and/or te reo Māori.

Our Benefits

Ag Research provide a diverse range of benefits including extensive flexible working options that help employees balance their own lifestyle and needs with their work commitments. You can view the full list here: http://www.agresearchcareers.co.nz/working-here/our-benefits/.

How to apply

This role will suit a passionate, talented, and collaborative person who is motivated to drive their career forward within this vital New Zealand organisation. If this sounds like you, apply today including a cover letter detailing why you feel you would be suitable for this position.

For further information contact Naomi Parker at naomi.parker@nzagrc.

Applications close: Tuesday, 24th September 2024.

Ag Research is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an environment that embraces, promotes and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage and welcome candidates from any background, so please don’t hesitate to apply for this position or call us to discuss this further.