Orchard Technician - Plant & Food Research

Orchard Technician

Field Research Network

Te Puke, New Zealand

Vacancy number :

Permanent fulltime : 38 hours per week

Join us in growing something great!

If you love working outdoors and want a role where no two days are the same, this is your chance to make an impact.

• Are you eager to further your horticulture career?
• Does the idea of (most) weekends off appeal?
• Make a difference through your horticultural knowledge, passion and energy

What you will be doing | Nga whainga matua

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

What you will bring | Nga tino pukenga me nga wheako

You'll bring a practical mindset and a genuine passion for working outdoors in all seasons, thriving in a role that keeps you connected to nature. Your strong attention to detail and commitment to quality will help maintain the health and productivity of our orchard. You take safety seriously—both for yourself and others—understanding the importance of working responsibly with chemicals and sprays. Most importantly, you'll bring curiosity and enthusiasm for the work we do, building positive relationships with science staff, contractors, external clients, and visitors as part of a collaborative and supportive team.

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What you will get | Nga hua o tenei turanga

The opportunity to work within a friendly, team-based environment that encourages and supports work-life balance, and to contribute to exciting projects with an organisation which has an excellent reputation for its science and for being a great place to work! At PFR, we offer excellent employee benefits and flexibility, such as;

About us | Ko wai matou

We're building something new. On 1 July

Together, our world-class science can do more to advance innovation in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, biotechnology and manufacturing; protect and enhance ecosystems from biosecurity threats and climate risks; and develop new bio-based technologies and products.

This position sits under the current Plant & Food Research group of the Bioeconomy Science Institute.

We welcome applicants who are excited to join us on this change journey.

Job Details

Crown research institute

Plant & Food Research

Reference #

Posted on

21 Nov

Closes on

07 Dec

Location(s)

Te Puke

Expertise

Farm Systems & Environment

Job level(s)

Technician

Work type(s)

Permanent

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