Infrastructure Manager - Ag Emissions Centre
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Mō te Pakihi | About the Company:
The Ag Emissions Centre plays a critical role in New Zealand’s efforts to reduce emissions through shaping, funding and managing a research and development portfolio, building capability and infrastructure, and partnering with others nationally and internationally to deliver on our ambition and outcomes.
Reducing agricultural emissions is a critical contribution towards mitigating the impacts of climate change, meeting national and international emissions targets, and ensuring our primary industries thrive and continue to play their vital role in the New Zealand economy. The Ag Emissions Centre 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.
The Ag Emissions Centre is 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.
The Ag Emissions Centre is hosted by the AgResearch Group - New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Ltd and our employees are employed by the AgResearch Group - New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Ltd, who is dedicated to making a difference to the future of New Zealand by delivering world-leading research and through complex problem solving across diverse agricultural areas.
We operate independently within our host with dedicated funding and Governance, and work with a wide range of research and development providers to mitigate agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. Our primary location is the AgResearch Group - New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Ltd Grasslands Campus in Palmerston North.
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Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role
As Infrastructure Manager, you’ll lead the delivery and oversight of a nationally focused infrastructure plan, ensuring that access to agricultural greenhouse gas emissions measurement equipment is not a barrier to innovation and research progress.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Overseeing the full lifecycle of mobile and fixed emissions measurement equipment across New Zealand from procurement and maintenance scheduling to troubleshooting technical issues, drafting lease agreements, and managing prioritisation requests.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, researchers, and equipment users to ensure appropriate access for research trials, effective scheduling of maintenance and downtime, and sufficient equipment availability to support research programmes.
- Leading the ongoing development of New Zealand’s National Infrastructure Plan for GHG measurement, ensuring it remains fit-for-purpose and aligned with evolving research and policy needs.
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Ōpūmanawa | About you
You will have proven experience in infrastructure or asset management, ideally in a scientific or technical environment, with strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Your ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and organisations and understanding the importance of customer service will put you at an advantage. You will be the key liaison between science leaders, suppliers, maintenance staff and contractors, research funders, and with those making requests to use it.
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.
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Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
The Bioeconomy Science Institute AgResearch Group 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/.
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Tono Mai | Apply Now!
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 using the link, including a cover letter detailing why you feel you would be suitable for this position.
For further information contact Kate Parlane at kate.parlane@ag-emissions.nz.
To view the full position description for this role, please click here.
Applications close: Wednesday, 13 August 2025.
The AgResearch Group - New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Ltd Group 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 we celebrate and respect diversity in all its forms including ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We also welcome and support neurodiverse individuals and recognise the value of different ways of thinking.
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