Te tūnga | The role
 

We have a full-time opportunity for an administrator to provide administrative support to the Forensic team, based at our Kenepuru Science Centre in Porirua, Wellington. This role will require flexibility and commitment to be working between 8:00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.  

In this role you will be involved in: 

• Receipt, processing, return and transfer of exhibits for laboratory submissions,
• Providing timely and accurate data entry and support management services, Ensuring excellent customer and client services for internal and external groups,
• Document management, formatting, and record keeping,
• Provision of general administration support to the business unit as required.
• Support the team with ordering and travel arrangements
• Greeting visitors and customers to the centre.  

Kia angitu koe | About you
 

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• Previous experience in an administrative or front-facing reception role,
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills,
• Competence in the use of computers, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database packages,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable interacting with a wide range to stakeholders,
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to plan, organise and make effective use of time to achieve key tasks and meet deadlines consistently.
  
  

Mō mātou | About Us
  

Established in 1992, ESR is New Zealand’s Crown Research Institute specialising in science that safeguards the health and wellbeing of Aotearoa’s people and natural environment.  

With 4 locations across Aotearoa New Zealand from Auckland to Christchurch and Wellington (Kenepuru and Wallaceville), we use world-leading science to monitor disease, test food and products, safeguard our water, and support the justice sector. By joining forces with experts and iwi, we are tackling critical issues to ensure a better Aotearoa New Zealand for all.  

We are an accredited Living Wage employer and value our people, providing excellent environment for fostering and developing our people in a values-driven, flexible, and ever evolving landscape. We are committed to sustainability and are proud to have received our Toitū Carbon reduce Certification.  

Tono mai | Apply Now
  

We encourage applications from those with an understanding of or a willingness to develop their capability in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori, and/or te reo Māori.  

To view a copy of the position description, please contact us at esr.humanresources@esr.cri.nz

Applications close at 12:00am, Wednesday, 18th June 2025. 

Click apply to submit your application. Please ensure you upload a cover letter and CV, outlining your interest and relevant skills for this opportunity. We will be back in touch as soon as applications have been reviewed.   
 
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