Casual - Technician - Environmental Science South

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand AgResearch Careers Full time
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The Role and Opportunity


At AgResearch, our purpose is to use science to enhance the value, productivity, and profitability of New Zealand's pastoral, agri-food, and agri-technology sector value chains to contribute to economic growth and beneficial environmental and social outcomes for New Zealand.


We are committed to the knowledge system of mātauranga Māori on equal footing with Western science and existing structures, that have helped support positive change in farming practices and food production in Aotearoa.


The role is based in our Environmental Science South team, a world-leading team of researchers developing solutions for environmental challenges in pastoral agriculture.


What You will be Doing


This casual position is to assist with field and lab-based research experiments by collecting and processing biological samples like plant, soil, water, air, and soil biology, as directed by supervising researchers.

The role supports a range of research projects, often working outdoors, both in a team and solo, sometimes outside of regular office hours.


You will be employed on a casual employment agreement, which means that there will be no guaranteed hours of work, no pattern of work, and no expectation of ongoing employment.

As a casual employee you will be offered work 'as and when required'.

You will learn about environmental science through doing - if this sounds like you then we look forward to hearing from you

Your Ideal Background

  • You will have experience with research experiments, especially collecting and processing biological samples.
  • A qualification or relevant experience in the agricultural sector.

Our Benefits

How to Apply


Please include a statement in your cover letter which confirms your understanding that this position is casual, and that this is the type of employment that you are looking for.


Applications close:
Sunday, 5th May 2024
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