Science Advisor

AgResearch; Whanganui; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Recharge

Grow Your Career

Flexibility

Job summary

The Ag Emissions Centre, part of AgResearch, is New Zealand's centre for agricultural emissions research. This role focuses on translating scientific knowledge into practical outcomes for farmers and growers, while coordinating projects and shaping research priorities.

We seek an early-to-mid career professional with post-graduate qualifications and at least 2 years’ experience in agricultural emissions research or related fields, offering hybrid work and strong team collaboration.

Qualifications

• A relevant post-graduate tertiary qualification (PhD, master’s degree or post-graduate diploma).
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience post-graduation in a relevant scientific discipline, working in agricultural greenhouse gas emissions research or the agricultural sector.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver the domestic research programme and shape scientific priorities.
• Coordinate projects focused on reducing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
• Translate scientific knowledge into clear, practical outcomes for farmers and growers.

Skills

Scientific communication

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Post-graduate qualification (PhD/MSc/PGDip)

Job description

Be part of science that makes a difference

Are you passionate about science, agriculture, and making a real-world difference? Join the Ag Emissions Centre as a Science Advisor and help turn leading research into practical solutions for New Zealand’s farmers and growers.

We’re looking for an early-to-mid career professional who understands the realities facing farmers and growers and can translate scientific knowledge into clear, practical outcomes. You’ll bring fresh thinking, curiosity, and a collaborative approach, while developing your expertise alongside an established team of technical specialists.

Why you’ll love working here | Ngā hua o tēnei tūranga

As a Bioeconomy Science Institute employee , you’ll receive excellent employee benefits and flexibility, such as;

• Health & Wellbeing - Excellent benefit choices in retirement savings, comprehensive wellbeing and health benefits with enhanced sick leave.
• Recharge - Generous additional annual leave and paid parental leave.
• Grow Your Career - Ongoing career development opportunities.
• Flexibility - Hybrid working options and flexible hours where appropriate.

What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua

Working as part of our experienced Science Team, you’ll help deliver our domestic research programme, shape scientific priorities and coordinate projects focused on reducing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. This is an opportunity to contribute your ideas, build strong sector connections and see your work create meaningful on-farm impact.

What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant post-graduate tertiary qualification (PhD, master’s degree or post-graduate diploma).
• A minimum of 2- years’ experience post-graduation, in a relevant scientific discipline working either in agricultural greenhouse gas emissions research or the agricultural sector with a strong interest and knowledge of agricultural emissions and their mitigation.

About us | Ko wai Mātou

The Ag Emissions Centre is New Zealand's centre for agricultural emissions research.

The Ag Emissions Centre shapes funds and manages a national research and development portfolio, builds research capability and infrastructure, and connects researchers, government, industry and international partners to support agricultural emissions reduction solutions.

The Ag Emissions Centre is hosted by the Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao, and our people are employees of the Bioeconomy Science Institute. The Bioeconomy Science Institute is a Crown Research Institute, owned by the New Zealand Government and governed by an independent Board of Directors, formed through the merger of AgResearch, Plant & Food Research, Manaaki Whenua, and Scion. The Bioeconomy Science Institute’s purpose is to drive innovation and commercial outcomes in the bioeconomy, using research and technology to support enduring economic growth and resilience, a healthy environment and beneficial social outcomes for New Zealand.

Further details about the Bioeconomy Science Institute can be found on our website , watch this Bioeconomy Science Institute short clip.

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Applications close: Wednesday, 14 October 2026