AgResearch Limited
Finance Business Partner
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Mō te Pakihi | About the Company
We're building something new. On 1 July 2025, AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research and Scion came together to form the Bioeconomy Science Institute. Now, we are more than 2200 people working to support the growth and resilience of the bioeconomy in New Zealand and beyond.
Together, our world-class science can do more to advance innovation in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, biotechnology and manufacturing; protect and enhance ecosystems from biosecurity threats and climate risks; and develop new bio-based technologies and products.
Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role
As a Finance Business Partner, you'll work closely with operational leaders to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting for a portfolio of business areas.
You'll help leaders understand their financial and operational performance by providing meaningful analysis, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting robust decision-making. You'll also contribute to organisation-wide planning processes and work with colleagues across Finance to continuously improve the way we plan, report and measure performance.
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This role offers variety, challenge and the opportunity to make a real impact across an organisation where finance plays an important strategic role.
Ō pūmanawa | About You
You're an analytical finance professional who enjoys working alongside leaders to solve problems and improve organisational performance.
You can translate financial information into practical advice and build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You're comfortable working with data, asking insightful questions and helping others understand the financial implications of their decisions.
You'll bring:
- A tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Commerce or a related discipline.
- Experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting or business partnering.
- Analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to non-financial audiences.
- A collaborative approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, CFA or similar, along with experience in research, science or public sector organisations, would be advantageous but are not essential.
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Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What We Offer
As an employee of Bioeconomy Science Institute, you will work with passionate and talented people and enjoy generous benefits including flexible working options. You will also have the opportunity for personal growth and career development.
The Bioeconomy Science Institute embraces diversity and is committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We celebrate and respect diversity in all its forms including ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We also welcome and support neurodiverse individuals and recognise the value of different ways of thinking.
Tono Mai | Apply Now!
Enquiries about the position may be directed to Rebecca Wills, Rebecca.Wills@agresearch.co.nz
Further details about the Bioeconomy Science Institute can be found on our website, or, watch this Bioeconomy Science Institute short clip.
Applications close on Sunday, 23 August 2026 at 11.30 pm NZT.
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