Team Administrator & Contract Coordinator

Passion integrity and a genuine desire to do our best for farmers is what drives us at Beef Lamb New Zealand (BLNZ). We are 100% farmer-owned and funded and work on behalf of New Zealands sheep and beef producers. Our vision is for thriving sheep and beef farmers now and into the future. Beef Lamb New Zealands investments play a critical role in underpinning New Zealands second biggest export sector.

Join us in championing farming excellence!

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and proactiveTeam Administrator & Contract Coordinatorto provide exceptional administrative and organisational support to the Farming Excellence & Extension team. This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth operations across programmes and projects supporting diary and travel management coordinating reporting andassistingwith contract processes.

Youllwork closely with the Executive Assistant to the GM Farming Excellence & Extension as well as the wider Farming Excellence and Extension team linking key activities across research product development extension design and delivery. This is a dynamic role requiring attention to detailstrong communicationskills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Whatwe ask of you

• A Business Administration qualification at diploma level or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of three years experience in an administration or coordination role.

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with the ability to multi-task across diary management travel coordination and meetinglogistics.

• High-level competence in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Teams Outlook Word and PowerPoint.

• Strong communicationand relationship-building skills with the ability to adjust style for different audiences.

• A proactive results-focused approach able to work independently and manage priorities effectively.

• Commitment to BLNZs values integrity and a willingness to develop understanding ofTeAo Māori tikanga andTeReo.

Location & Travel

It is our preference to have someonefull timein this role however for the right candidate we are open to considering part time (minimum 30 hours per week).

Ideally based inHamiltonalthough any BLNZofficewill be considered. You willbe requiredto travel occasionally torepresentBeef Lamb New Zealand andparticipatein regional and national collaborative processes or similar forums.

What we offer

This career move builds yourexpertisein a field that contributes to one of New Zealands most important export industries and the New Zealand economy. We offer:

• Competitiveremunerationand excellent employee benefits includingadditionalleave entitlements.

• Afully-subsidisedlife insurance policy.

• A work culture that values and rewards passion integrity professionalism and strong workplace relationships based on respect and whānau.

Wereinvesting where farmers told us it matters most-behind the farm gate-with a commitment to ensuring our work adds value to farmers bottom lines. This role is part of delivering our refreshed strategy-learn more onBLNZs website here.

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Applications close:12noon Friday 16 January 2026.

Required Experience:

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