Seasonal Kiwifruit Lab Technician

We are looking for Seasonal Kiwifruit Laboratory Technicians to join our team in our newly established laboratory in Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty right next to Baypark. We are ready to build on the success of last season and we need your help Whether you want to gain some laboratory experience, learn a little more about the kiwifruit season, be part of a team or earn some money this role ticks all the boxes.

**THE ROLE**

Seasonal Kiwifruit Laboratory Technicians carry out routine kiwifruit maturity testing on samples on behalf of our client Zespri to determine if samples meet minimum clearance criteria and assess fruit quality.

This role is for a Fixed term period from March to late May, working variable hours. Hours will be agreed to meet yours and the requirements of the business which operates 7 days a week. You will be required to be available to work a minimum of 3 days per week (and up to 6) including at least one weekend day.

Main shift default start time is 2pm (start time can alter) and usually finishes between 8pm and midnight
**KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Routine maturity testing on samples that may include:

- Sample Reception
- Sample Preparation
- Weight, Firmness, Colour, Dry Matter, Brix, Seeds
- Fruit Disposal
- Cleaning
**ABOUT YOU**
- Self-disciplined with proven ability to follow set procedures and take the initiative when necessary
- Team player, able to create a good working relationship with other staff in the team and across the company
- Ability to demonstrate resilience and adapt quickly to change
- Good analytical/technical skills - attention to detail, accuracy & precision
- Strong written communication skills
- Good level of English
- Basic computer skills
- A desire to proactively look for continual improvement
- Experience working in a laboratory environment is advantageous but not required
- Flexible with hours of work, recognising that this work is seasonal and has peaks and troughs throughout the season
- Willing to work additional hours as required
- Have your own cell phone for receiving text messages (to receive shift information/communications
**WHAT WE OFFER**

Our laboratory operations start ahead of the kiwifruit harvest and offer a variety of tasks

Central Mount Maunganui location (right next to Baypark) with close proximity to Tauranga and Papamoa

Hill Laboratories is a family-friendly, values driven and mature New Zealand owned business. As a Seasonal Laboratory Technician you will be part of a great team providing services to the wider kiwifruit industry. This is a great opportunity to gain experience working with one of NZs leading commercial laboratories.
**HOW TO APPLY