WHO DO WE EMPLOY?
AgResearch offers unique opportunities for suitably qualified people who share our vision and values. We are committed to attracting and retaining people of the highest calibre throughout the organisation.
Our staff
Nearly 65 percent of our approximately 1000 permanent employees are involved in scientific research, and over a third of these are qualified at doctorate level. We are regularly employing staff who have the research knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm to contribute to the focus of our Science Platforms.
We also employ the wide range of management, commercial and support staff necessary for the efficient running of a modern, complex R&D organisation.
Our staff work in safe, well equipped facilities in pleasant surroundings near major towns and cities. We have a strong interest in supporting career and personal development through support of skill development, post graduate study and our learning and development programmes accessible to all staff.
Overseas applicants
We welcome interest for advertised vacancies, or general expressions of interest, from overseas applicants. The New Zealand Immigration Service is the sole agency of the New Zealand Government responsible for immigration into New Zealand. AgResearch is an Accredited Employer under the Talent( Accredited Employer) Work Policy.
To learn more about working in New Zealand please visit:
Science research opportunities may also exist in other Crown Research Institutes - www.acri.cri.nz.
Regional Information
Our research facilities are located on five campuses.
To learn more about the cities close to these campuses, follow the links below.
Ruakura: Hamilton
Grasslands: Palmerston North
Wallaceville: Wellington Upper Hutt Lower Hutt
Lincoln: Christchurch
Invermay: Dunedin
Casual/vacation work and student work experience
Opportunities for casual/vacation work and unpaid work experience are sometimes available.
To submit an application please go to our
Current Vacancies page
and click on "Generic Application" or you can email your CV to hr@agresearch.co.nz.
For other information please contact:
Human Resources Advisor
AgResearch
Private Bag 3115
Hamilton, New Zealand
info@agresearch.co.nz