Orchard Technician

Orchard TechnicianField Research NetworkKerikeri, New ZealandVacancy number: 57180Permanent fulltime: 38 hours per week**While we are beginning our advertising before Christmas, please note that formal interviews and discussions will commence in the New Year.**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 energyYou'll be valued for your commitment to best practice orchard maintenance. The special twist on our orchard is our approach to supporting the development and growing of cultivars new to the region - the fruits of the futureWhat you will be doing | Nga whainga matuaAs 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 includeAssisting the Orchard Manager with monitoring and maintaining plant health and soil conditions to ensure optimum conditionsCrop-spraying, weed-spraying, irrigation work, pruning and fertilizationOnboarding casual workers and contractors to the site, ensuring all Health and Safety protocols are in place and well supported.What you will bring | Nga tino pukenga me nga wheakoYou love working outside and enjoy being part of a team - eager to learn, always keen to pitch in, taking pride and care in the work you do. You take responsibility for the health and safety of yourself and others, acknowledging we work with chemicals and sprays. Your interest in the work we do will ensure you build positive relationships with science staff, contractors, external clients and visitors. You'll also bringExperience in orchard operations and/or a relevant qualification in HorticultureA flair for machinery and the equipment used in orchard maintenanceEnthusiasm to develop your skills and take on new learning opportunities.Physical fitness appropriate to our work on an orchardA full driver's licence ****A copy of the Position Description is available for you to view once you click on the 'apply' button.What you will get | Nga hua o tenei turangaThe 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;Additional 7 days' leave and generous paid parental leaveExcellent benefit choices in retirement savings and wellbeing & healthFocus on health and wellbeing with enhanced sick leaveAbout us | Ko wai matouAt Plant & Food Research, Rangahau Ahumara 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 Maori, promoting the weaving of Matauranga Maori and science to create growth and success for all of Aotearoa, New Zealand.How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice.Hi Share your feedback about your experience with us by completing our 2 minute survey in the link below. All responses will be rewarded with a $20 Giftpay voucher as a thank you for your time
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