Job Description
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.
This position sits under the current Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research (MWLR) group of the Bioeconomy Science Institute.
Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role
We are seeking an animal facility technician to join the team at the Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research Animal Facility to help care for captive wild-caught and laboratory animals. It involves the daily care of animals (feeding and cleaning), and maintenance of the facility as required. The position is permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) and is based at our Lincoln site.
Ō pūmanawa | About you
This role requires a capable, practical person who is comfortable carrying out daily husbandry tasks for multiple animal species. You will have experience of working with animals and an interest in animal research, animal care, and pest control. Ideally you will also have the skills and experience to carry out minor maintenance on buildings, watering systems and fences. This position would suit a person with a rural background.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
As an employee of Bioeconomy Science Institute MWLR Group, you will work with passionate and talented people and enjoy supportive employee benefits such as an annual leave entitlement of 4 weeks and 4 days, generous sick leave, paid parental leave, 3 paid MWLR days between Christmas and New Year, as well as income maintenance and life insurance benefits. You will also have the opportunity for personal growth and career development.
The Bioeconomy Science Institute MWLR Group embraces diversity and is committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we celebrate and respect diversity in all its forms including ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ****** 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 Sam Brown, [email protected]. Further details about the Bioeconomy Science Institute can be found on our website, watch this Bioeconomy Science Institute short clip.
Applications close on 6th March 2026 at 5pm NZT
Job Details
Crown research institute
Manaaki Whenua
Reference #
60230
Posted on
17 Feb 2026
Closes on
06 Mar 2026 17:00
Location(s)
Christchurch
Expertise
Animal Science
Job level(s)
Other
Work type(s)
Permanent
More details (document)
PD Animal Facility Technician HG 13 Feb 2026.pdf
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.
This position sits under the current Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research (MWLR) group of the Bioeconomy Science Institute.
Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role
We are seeking an animal facility technician to join the team at the Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research Animal Facility to help care for captive wild-caught and laboratory animals. It involves the daily care of animals (feeding and cleaning), and maintenance of the facility as required. The position is permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) and is based at our Lincoln site.
Ō pūmanawa | About you
This role requires a capable, practical person who is comfortable carrying out daily husbandry tasks for multiple animal species. You will have experience of working with animals and an interest in animal research, animal care, and pest control. Ideally you will also have the skills and experience to carry out minor maintenance on buildings, watering systems and fences. This position would suit a person with a rural background.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
As an employee of Bioeconomy Science Institute MWLR Group, you will work with passionate and talented people and enjoy supportive employee benefits such as an annual leave entitlement of 4 weeks and 4 days, generous sick leave, paid parental leave, 3 paid MWLR days between Christmas and New Year, as well as income maintenance and life insurance benefits. You will also have the opportunity for personal growth and career development.
The Bioeconomy Science Institute MWLR Group embraces diversity and is committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we celebrate and respect diversity in all its forms including ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ****** 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 Sam Brown, [email protected]. Further details about the Bioeconomy Science Institute can be found on our website, watch this Bioeconomy Science Institute short clip.
Applications close on 6th March 2026 at 5pm NZT
Job Details
Crown research institute
Manaaki Whenua
Reference #
60230
Posted on
17 Feb 2026
Closes on
06 Mar 2026 17:00
Location(s)
Christchurch
Expertise
Animal Science
Job level(s)
Other
Work type(s)
Permanent
More details (document)
PD Animal Facility Technician HG 13 Feb 2026.pdf
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