Research Technician

1 month ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Science New Zealand Full time

Job Title: Research Technician (Laboratory and Field)

Mo te Pakihi | About the Company:

Manaaki Whenua is New Zealand's Crown Research Institute (CRI) for our land and environment. We are responsible for supporting New Zealand to develop a sustainable relationship with our land, through the delivery of exceptional science across a wide range of disciplines.

Korero mo te turanga | About the role

The purpose of this role is to provide technical support for scientists leading research to measure and mitigate farm and urban greenhouse gas emissions, investigate ways to maintain and increase carbon stocks in trees and soil, and measure nitrogen leaching from farms.

This position is permanent, full time, reports to Capability Leader, Land Use and Ecosystems, and is based at our Lincoln site.

O pumanawa | About you

You will possess a relevant post-graduate qualification, trade certificate or technical qualifications in soil/plant or agricultural sciences or engineering. You will have some experience in laboratory and field measurements of carbon and nutrients in plants and soils, conducting fieldwork, use of instrumentation for measuring plant, root and soil properties, data analysis and interpretation of results. Understanding of New Zealand's farming systems and methods to measure greenhouse gas emissions and plant and soil carbon and nutrient cycling are required. Ideally you will have excellent communication skills, be well-organised, and be able to travel throughout New Zealand. A full driving license is essential and some experience in operating field equipment will be an advantage.

Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | What we offer

As an employee of Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, you will work with passionate and talented people and enjoy supportive employee benefits such as an annual leave entitlement of 4 weeks and 4 days, generous sick leave, paid parental leave, 3 paid Manaaki Whenua days between Christmas and New Year, as well as income maintenance and life insurance benefits and flexible working options. You will also have the opportunity for personal growth and career development.

If you don't meet every requirement in this position description, please don't exclude yourself. Studies indicate that women and other individuals from under-represented groups often only apply when they satisfy all the criteria. We focus on recruiting individuals who share our core values of Manaaki Tangata (caring, partnering, common purpose) and Science that Delivers (excellence, relevance, integrity), rather than merely ticking boxes. If this resonates with you, we encourage you to submit your application.

Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, equitable workplace where people feel they belong. We believe this is the right thing to do, but we also believe it is a worthwhile commitment that makes our organisation stronger and more capable through building on our diversity of thinking, enabling us to better understand the needs of our stakeholders and people and respond effectively to them. An inclusive environment means the diverse perspectives we have are more likely to be expressed, heard, and acted on.

Tono Mai | Apply Now

Enquiries about the position may be directed to David Whitehead, ******. For further details about Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research, watch this short clip: Manaaki Whenua and visit our website: www.landcareresearch.co.nz

Applications close on Sunday 10 November 2024 at 5 pm NZT

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