Careers

We care about our people’s health and well-being and offer a range of benefits to make sure our people feel supported and enjoy being part of the AgResearch team, including:  

• Five weeks of annual leave each year, with an opportunity to purchase up to three additional weeks annually
• Life and Income protection insurance of up to 1x annual base salary and income protection of up to 75% of base salary for up to two years
• Subsidised Southern Cross Medical Insurance
• Biennial eye tests and subsidy for eyewear up to $400 every two years through Specsavers.
• Free flu injections annually
• Subsidised gym memberships with partnering universities
• Access to special offers and privileges through selected retailers through our My Boost app
• Access to onsite and offsite workplace support professionals for advice or counselling for you and your whanau
• Free mole and skin checks for employees who regularly work outdoors.
• Our Early Career Group (ECG) is an inclusive AgResearch community for those starting their science careers to share ideas and expertise, provide career support, create opportunities for professional and personal development, discuss career progression, and network with Crown Research Institutes.
• Learning and development opportunities to continue your career growth
• Salary top-up for 16 weeks to eliminate financial pressures during those first few months while parents are on parental leave.