Coordinator, Site Operations - Manaaki Whenua

Do you want a job that matters? To work in a great organisation with a supportive team?   

Are you:  

• passionate and professional in all you do and understand the value of customer service to an organisation?
• keen on coordinating, 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'?
• enjoy working in an environment where no one day may be the same?

Then read on and apply.  

About the opportunity

As with all support roles at Manaaki Whenua, this permanent, full time role is all about supporting our Science outcomes.  Specifically, this position supports the Site Manager to ensure the efficient running of our Hamilton site and will also have some National areas of engagement.  

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.
• Customer satisfaction through managing processes and procedures that ensure quality and timeliness of service delivery.

About you

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

Enquiries about the position may be directed to Gary Harrison [email protected]. For further details about Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research, watch this short clip: Manaaki Whenua and visit our website: www.landcareresearch.co.nz

Apply online by viewing the position description and then clicking the 'Apply Now' button below.

Applications close on Monday 11 July 2022 at 5pm NZT