58465 Senior Field Technician - Plant & Food Research

Christchurch
$64,000-80,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

19 hours ago

Senior Field Technician
Cereals and Services
Lincoln, New Zealand
Vacancy number 58465
Minimum guaranteed hours (38 hours per week)
Salary range: $64,000 to $80,000

Do you have knowledge and experience in field agronomy to meet industry best practice?
Are you self-motivated and use your initiative to provide a quality service to your customers and clients?
Do you use your crop production knowledge, passion and energy to make a difference.

What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matuaYou will be providing high quality technical support in field operations, assisting with field agronomy at our Lincoln site and regionally. Supporting cereal breeders with crop inventory management, organisation, data collection and field management, you will prepare seed for export to overseas cereal breeding clients and receive imported material, maintain records and contribute to reports. Assisting with the layout and preparation of cereal nurseries you will use your communication skills to connect with key international and domestic clients and contribute to the planning and supervision of casual support staff.What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheakoTo be successful in this role, the minimum qualifications are:

Bachelors Degree essential
As a minimum, at least 2 years' experience working in cereal breeding and nursery programmes is essential
Preferred experience with seed importation/export pathways to meet MPI requirements
Preferred experience in implementing assigned operational plans or processes
Preferred experience in the operation of a range of farm machinery and equipment including GPS, self-driving and specialised harvesting equipment
Flexibility to meet seasonal requirements and willingness to do physically demanding work in all weather conditions

The position requires GrowSafe certification, use of agrichemicals will be required.A copy of the Position Description is available for you to view once you click on the 'apply' button.What you will get | Ngā hua o tēnei tūrangaAt PFR, we offer excellent employee benefits and flexibility, such as;

Four weeks annual leave, additional 7 days' leave and generous paid parental leave
Excellent benefit choices in retirement savings and wellbeing & health
Focus on health and wellbeing with enhanced sick leave
Ongoing career development opportunities

About us | Ko wai mātouAt 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.You may be aware that as part of the Government's reset of the science, innovation and technology system, on 1 July 2025, AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research, and Scion will merge to form the New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science, trading as the Bioeconomy Science Institute.The Bioeconomy Science Institute merger will create a worldclass research organisation of globally significant size and scale, with over 2,000 employees - including scientists, researchers, and support staff. It will bring together fundamental science knowledge and expertise in the natural resources that underpin the bioeconomy and the native estate, alongside applied research capabilities in manufacturing, agritech and biotech, and the food and fibre sectors.The combined expertise of our people will be key to driving innovation and commercial outcomes in the bioeconomy, using research and technology to support enduring economic growth and resilience, a healthy environment, and positive social outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand.Job DetailsCrown research institute Plant & Food Research
Reference # 58465
Posted on 04 Sep 2025
Closes on 18 Sep 2025 23:55
Location(s) Christchurch
Expertise Crop Production, Food Science & Technologies, Laboratory & Technical Services
Job level(s) Technician, Senior technician
Work type(s) Permanent
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