Orchard Techician - Motueka - Plant & Food Research

at  Science New Zealand

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At Plant & Food Research, we believe science can create a better future. By finding smarter, greener options today, we are helping secure the world we want to live in tomorrow. With our partners, we use world-leading science to improve the way they grow, fish, harvest and share food. Every day, we have one thousand people working across Aotearoa New Zealand and the world to help deliver healthy foods from the world’s most sustainable systems.
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Job Details
Crown research institute

Plant & Food Research
Reference #

55584
Posted on

24 Apr 2024
Closes on

10 May 2024 23:55
Location(s)

Motueka
Expertise

Farm & Orchard Management
Job level(s)

Technician
Work type(s)

Permanent
More details (document)

55584 Orchard Tech PD April 2024.docx

As a key member of our team, you will be helping to provide the best possible environment for our science teams to conduct their research and trials. This will include:

• Assisting the Orchard Manager with monitoring and maintaining plant health and soil conditions to ensure optimum conditions.
• Crop-spraying, weed-spraying, irrigation work, pruning and fertilization.
• Onboarding casual workers and contractors to the site, ensuring all Health and Safety protocols are in place and well supported.