Senior Communications Advisor - Ag Emissions Centre
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Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role
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
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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 are looking for a permanent full-time (1.0 FTE) Senior Communications Advisor to join our team in Palmerston North.
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Ōpūmanawa | About you
You will be a word-wizard, with excellent writing and editing skills across various formats as your primary purpose will be to communicate the Centre’s mission and purposes by showcasing how its programmes of work support the reduction of agricultural emissions.
You will be comfortable in your ability to translate our mission and complex science and research findings into accessible, compelling narratives that inform, inspire, and engage. This role will vary in its challenges, from media liaison and digital content creation to campaign delivery and stakeholder engagement. You will play a key role in preparing for the annual field days, which will include your ability to reflect on what went well and what we need to improve on.
You will:
- Have a tertiary qualification in communications or relevant experience (5-10 years in science communications).
- Have experience managing crisis communications or sensitive messaging.
- Have an understanding and genuine interest in science, agriculture, agri-tech, farming, or the primary sector.
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 AgResearch Group - New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Ltd 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 Christina Gomes at christina.gomes@ag-emissions.nz.
To view the full position description for this role, please click here.
Applications close: Wednesday, 16 July 2025
The AgResearch Group - New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an environment that embraces, promotes and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage and welcome candidates from any background, so please don’t hesitate to apply for this position or call us to discuss this further.
In January 2025 the Government announced plans for the future of the New Zealand science system, including the creation of new Public Research Organisations.
One of these organisations will be focused on the bioeconomy, bringing AgResearch together with Manaaki Whenua, Plant & Food Research, and Scion. Our work, driving innovation in the sustainable management of terrestrial biodiversity and land resources, is integral to the future success of New Zealand’s bioeconomy.
From 1 July 2025, AgResearch will operate as a group of the New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited (Bioeconomy Science Institute).
This is an exciting time for us and with change comes opportunity, but we appreciate this is an unusual situation as you consider employment with us and we encourage you to review information about the changes on the MBIE website.