Our vision at the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre is to deliver the world’s most irresistible, healthy fruit. For Good. Through accelerated research, better fruit and better outcomes - for our people, our regions, our planet.
The Kiwifruit Breeding Centre is a 50/50 joint venture between The Bioeconomy Science Institute Limited and Zespri International. We work together to drive greater innovation in kiwifruit breeding and to create healthier, better tasting and more sustainability-focused varieties to create more value for Aotearoa, New Zealand.
At KBC, we encourage the team to live by our K.I.W.I Values
Be Keen – be positive, be proud and bring your best.
Take the Initiative – have courage, get stuck in and enjoy your work.
One Waka – pull together, achieve more, faster and trust and be trusted.
Act with Integrity – respect each other, be open and honest and speak up.
Job Description
About the Role
As Programme Coordinator in our Transformation Office, you'll play a key role in coordinating project and programme reporting, communication, and information flow, supporting decision-making across a diverse portfolio. You'll help ensure KBC leaders have clear visibility of progress, risks, dependencies, and actions, while also supporting project activities such as budgeting, contracting, scheduling, and documentation. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you'll help keep projects organised, connected, and moving forward.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain project and programme dashboards and reporting to provide visibility of project status, risks, actions, and interdependencies.
Coordinate activities across multiple projects to ensure effective delivery and strategic alignment.
Facilitate communication between project teams, leadership, business support functions, and external partners.
Support project-related budgeting, contracting, approvals, scheduling, and documentation activities.
Assist in maintaining project management tools, templates, and ways of working, and support capability-building initiatives.
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
Experience in project coordination, programme coordination, administration, or a similar business support role.
Strong organisational and coordination skills, with excellent attention to detail.
Experience supporting reporting, meetings, documentation, approvals, and follow-up activities.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across a wide range of teams.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a world-class team shaping the future of kiwifruit breeding.
Support projects that drive real change in horticultural science.
Develop your skills in a supportive, values-driven environment.
How to Apply Apply now with your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in this role at KBC.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received so we recommend applying as early as possible.
Applications close: 24 September 2026
Please request a copy of the Position Description from: people@next.kiwi