• Stable, full-time role within a respected global organisation
• Varied position supporting business operations, HR and payroll.
• Trusted role working closely with senior leadership teams

Are you an administrative professional known for your attention to detail and your ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities with confidence?

Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced, structured environment and is either returning to the workforce or ready to take on a role that offers stability, variety, and exposure to operational and HR systems?

Aviagen New Zealand is part of the world's leading poultry breeding company, supporting global food supply through high-quality breeding stock. We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Operations Systems & HR Administrator to join our New Zealand leadership team, Bell Block New Plymouth.

This is a pivotal, trusted role at the heart of our operations, supporting payroll, HR systems, biosecurity administration, and senior operational leadership across our Taranaki farming and production sites.

About the role

Reporting to the NZ Operations Manager and working closely with HR, Veterinary and Production leadership, you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of key business systems and processes that keep our operations running safely, compliantly and efficiently.

This is not a junior administration role, you will be managing systems and information that directly impact employee compliance, payroll accuracy and operational continuity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Administration of UKG Kronos timekeeping and support for waged payroll
• HR and onboarding administration including medicals, drug & alcohol testing and inductions
• Workday user support and system access management
• Preparation of operational and HR reports
• Coordination of IT hardware ordering and liaison with corporate IT
• Executive-level administration support to Operations, HR, Vet and Production Managers
• Event management and conference preparation
• Company Charities and donations committee administration responsibilities
• Biosecurity and farm sampling administration and tracking
• Office and facilities coordination for the Bell Block site

About you

You will be an experienced administrator who is comfortable working in structured, compliance-driven environments and supporting multiple senior stakeholders.

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Previous experience in HR, payroll, operations, or systems administration
• Confidence using business systems (time & attendance, HRIS, reporting tools, Microsoft Office)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• A calm, organised approach to juggling competing priorities
• A professional, service-focused communication style

Experience in manufacturing, agriculture, logistics, healthcare or other regulated environments will be highly regarded.

Why join Aviagen?

You'll be joining a values-driven, global organisation with a strong commitment to its people, its animals, and its communities. This role offers long-term stability, variety, and the opportunity to be a trusted contributor to a critical part of our New Zealand operation.

Full training will be provided on our systems and processes, including UKG Kronos, Workday and biosecurity procedures, with a structured handover from the current incumbent, who is here until early April 2026.

For a confidential discussion, connect with Victoria Williams, Recruitment Business Partner on 03 244 9582.