Orchard Technician - Plant & Food Research

at  Science New Zealand

ABOUT US | KO WAI MĀTOU

At Plant & Food Research, Rangahau Ahumāra Kai, we believe science can create a better future. By finding smarter, greener options today, we’re helping secure the world we want to live in tomorrow. With our partners, we use world-leading science and technology to improve the way they grow, fish, harvest, create, prepare and share kai. We have 1000 people working across Aotearoa New Zealand and the world to help develop and deliver healthy foods from the world’s most sustainable food systems. We are on our journey towards becoming a meaningful and trusted partner to Māori, promoting the weaving of Mātauranga Māori and science to create growth and success for all of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Job Details
Crown research institute

Plant & Food Research
Reference #

56841
Posted on

30 Oct 2024
Closes on

13 Nov 2024 23:55
Location(s)

Clyde
Expertise

Farm Systems & Environment
Job level(s)

Technician
Work type(s)

Permanent
More details (document)

56841 - PD - Orchard Technician - FRN - 2024.10.30.docx

As a key member of our team, you’ll be helping to provide the best possible environment for our science teams to carry out 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.