60822 Facilities Services Manager - Plant & Food Research

Facilities Services Manager Kerikeri, New Zealand Permanent Full-Time or Job-Share , 38 Hours per week Lead, coordinate and improve a dynamic science campus while creating a safe, efficient and welcoming environment that enables world-class research. This is a full-time position; job share may also be considered. What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua Lead the day-to-day operation of the Kerikeri site, ensuring facilities and support services run efficiently. Coordinate contractors, maintenance activities and workplace services to maintain a safe and professional environment. Act as the key local contact for operational matters, resolving issues and supporting site-wide initiatives. Manage health and safety compliance activities, including contractor management, emergency preparedness and regulatory requirements. Deliver exceptional service for staff, visitors and partners, while driving continuous improvements to site operations. What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako Proven experience leading facilities, workplace or site operations Confident coordination with contractors, maintenance and service providers Strong health and safety compliance knowledge in a workplace setting Exceptional organisation skills with the ability to juggle priorities A customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills What you will get | Ngā hua o tēnei tūranga Four weeks annual leave, additional 7 days’ leave and generous paid parental leave Excellent benefit choices in retirement savings and wellbeing & health Focus on health and wellbeing with enhanced sick leave Ongoing career development opportunities About us | Ko wai mātou We've built something new. AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research and Scion have come together to form the Bioeconomy Science Institute. 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 Plant & Food Research group of the Bioeconomy Science Institute. For further details about the Bioeconomy Science Institute can be found on our website, watch this Bioeconomy Science Institute short clip. We welcome applicants who are excited to join us on this change journey. Applications will close on 1 September 2026 5:00pm. #J-18808-Ljbffr