Casual Field Technician - Seed Production - New Zealand Jobs Opening

September 20, 2024

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FULL TIME & OTHER

Casual Field Technician - Seed Production

The Role and Opportunity

Grasslanz invites you to join our committed seed production team at Lincoln. We are looking for a positive, adaptable, and resourceful person to step into the position of Seed Production Casual Field Technician. This role offers a full overview of our seed production operation and a varied range of tasks throughout the high season.

In this role you will work closely within a cohesive team assisting the harvest of grass, legume and cereal seed: processing, cleaning and sampling seed lines. You will also be involved in various maintenance tasks such as staking and bagging plants, setting up bird netting, rouging weeds and off type plants from crops.

There will also be opportunities to assist with other work around the research station, such as irrigation, plant propagation, tiller testing for endophytes and data collection.

Who We Are

Grasslanz Technology, a subsidiary of Ag Research, is an agriculture innovation company developing new products and technologies that drive productivity, animal health and environmental sustainability. Driven by world class science we commercialise products that make a real difference to farmers and the environment. By joining us, you’ll get to be a part of the seed production team that is a critical component required to deliver these technologies to farmers.

Your Ideal Background

Farming background or field work experience.
Teamwork is essential in our operation. Communication skills and a collaborative attitude are the key to success.
An eagerness to learn and grow in the role.
Able to work some longer hours when required during harvesting and seed processing.
Physically capable and willing to work outdoors, with exposure to pollen and variable weather.