Administrator, Infrastructure Group

The role and opportunity
AgResearch is looking for an Admin extraordinaire to provide operational and administrative support to Senior Leadership within the Infrastructure Group at AgResearch. Based in Lincoln, this full-time permanent role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Infrastructure Management team across Farms, Facilities and Engineering.
What you will be doing
This role reports to the National Manager Farms and offers a variety of tasks supporting the Infrastructure Management Team. As an experienced administrator, you will be able to manage multiple priorities and work styles and have strong organisational skills.
A large focus of the role includes:
Invoice creation, accounts payable and receivable, monthly expense claims, capex requests and purchase orders.
Coordinating, preparing and collating meeting agendas; taking minutes at team and management meetings.
Booking and coordinating travel for the Managers and their teams.
Assisting with the onboarding of new employees.
Providing administrative support to the wider Infrastructure Group as required.

Your ideal background
At least 5 years of Administration experience supporting Senior Leaders.
Experience with invoice creation and accounts payable/receivable.
Experience within a Crown Research Institute would be an advantage.
Advanced MS Office skills and MS Dynamics NAV (preferred).
Work collaboratively and build trusted work relationships.
Proactive approach, highly organised and a strong communicator.
Recognise the importance of maintaining confidentiality.

Our benefits

When your work environment fits your values and your lifestyle, it's a better place to be! AgResearch provides a diverse range of benefits including flexible working options that help our staff 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
If this sounds like you, apply today with a cover letter detailing why you feel you would be suitable for this position.
For a confidential discussion contact Ron Pellow (National Manager, Farms) on 03 321 8810.
Applications close: 18th February 2020 at 5.00pm.