Technical Assistant - Bee Biology & Productivity - 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. Every day, 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 #

56245
Posted on

03 Sep 2024
Closes on

17 Sep 2024 23:55
Location(s)

Hamilton
Expertise

Animal Science, Animal Production
Job level(s)

Student, Entry/graduate, Other
Work type(s)

Casual
More details (document)

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING | NGĀ WHĀINGA MATUA

This role provides technical support for pollination and apicultural research projects, including field and laboratory work. Experience working with honeybees is not essential, although the successful candidate will have a high level of comfort working around stinging insects with appropriate PPE provided.

This varied role will see you:

• Assisting with practical aspects of beekeeping when required.
• Providing routine technical observations, data analysis and assisting with formal reporting.
• Conducting routine field and laboratory procedures and basic data collection.

To be successful in this role, the minimum qualifications required are:

• Be physically fit and able to do heavy lifting work.
• Flexibility to work outside normal working hours from time-to-time due to seasonal demands.
• A good eye for detail and ability to communicate clearly