Graduate Education Policy Coordinator

Wellington - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 31-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Coordinator to support the development and implementation of education policies and workforce development initiatives in New Zealands horticulture sector. If you have an interest in education horticulture and stakeholder engagement this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About us

At Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) were passionate about growing a thriving sustainable horticulture industry that feeds New Zealand and the world. We represent over 4300 commercial fruit and vegetable growers advocating for a thriving sustainable horticulture industry. Our vision is to create an enduring environment where growers thrive delivering healthy food for all forever.

We provide leadership advocacy and influence for grower success.

Join a future-focused organisation where your contribution will make a tangible impact on the wellbeing of our growers the environment the economy and communities.

What Youll Do:

Policy & advocacy support
Secondary & vocational education coordination
Tertiary education engagement
Workforce intelligence & development
Stakeholder engagement & networking

What We are looking for:

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Passion for education systems and horticulture
Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels

Why Youll Love This Role:

Make an impact: Enable the New Zealand education system to meet our growers needs
Collaborative environment: Work closely with various stakeholders and team members
Career development: Great opportunity for professional growth

What We Offer:

Permanent Full-time role (40 hours/week)
Training and development
Competitive salary
Flexible working from home options (one day in a week)
A great Wellington location with easy access to transport
A vibrant and friendly team culture with regular social events

How to Apply/ Position Description:

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Things to Note

We will only accept application only through our internal application tracking system BambooHR
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency/citizenship or valid NZ work visa.
we reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive enough applicants for the role.

If you have any questions about the role please email Kate Longman ( )

If you require any further assistance or have any questions regarding the application process please feel free to reach out to Shweta Prasad ( )

Applications close at midnight on 21 November 2025.

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