60822 Facilities Services Manager - Plant & Food Research

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. 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. Please indicate in your application letter whether full-time or job share is preferred. 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. To be successful in this role, you will have: 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 At Bioeconomy Science Institute, Plant & Food Research Group, we offer excellent employee benefits and flexibility, such as; 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 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