Export Administrator

PGG Wrightson Seeds; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading seed company in New Zealand seeks an Export Administrator to provide logistical support for international trading. This role involves managing export documentation and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a logistics background, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency with ERP systems. Competitive salary and opportunities for growth offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Life, health, and income protection insurance

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience in export operations, ideally within the seed industry.
• Strong knowledge of MPI export processes and customs regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the International Trading team.
• Coordinate and track export activities with shipping and site teams.
• Prepare and manage export documentation for compliance testing.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency with ERP systems

Microsoft Excel skills

Education

Diploma or degree in business, logistics, supply chain management

Tools

Navision

SAP

Job description

PGG Wrightson Seeds is the largest proprietary seed company in the Southern Hemisphere, servicing New Zealand and global markets. We cover every stage of the seed journey – from research and development through to production, supply, and on-farm support.

We’re looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Export Administrator to join our International team in Lincoln. This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver New Zealand’s world-class seed to global customers by ensuring export shipments are coordinated accurately, efficiently, and on time.

About the Role

In this role, you’ll provide administrative and logistical support to our International Trading team—managing export documentation, liaising with customers, brokers, and internal teams, and ensuring compliance with international trade and phytosanitary requirements. You’ll play a key part in moving New Zealand seed to global markets accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and track export activities with shipping and site teams to meet deadlines.
• Prepare and manage export documentation, including compliance testing and phytosanitary approvals.
• Liaise with customers, brokers, and international traders to ensure smooth, timely exports.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and complete customer files.
• Contribute to reporting requirements and support continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Diploma or degree in business, logistics, supply chain management, or equivalent export/logistics experience.
• Background in export operations, ideally within the seed industry.
• Strong knowledge of MPI export processes, customs regulations, and phytosanitary standards.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g. Navision, SAP) and invoice reconciliation tools such as Continia.
• High computer literacy, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• A proactive, customer-focused mindset with the ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines.

What We Offer

In return for your skills and experience, we offer:

• The chance to play a key role in delivering New Zealand seed innovation to customers worldwide.
• Be part of a high-performing, supportive team that works together and celebrates shared success.
• Competitive salary plus life, health, and income protection insurance.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to an organisation where your work directly supports our global strategy.

Please note only those with valid & current work rights for NZ will be considered. PGG Wrightson Seeds is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.