Farm Manager
2 weeks ago
**Description**:
Corteva Agriscience is looking to hire a research farm manager for our Waireka Research Center at Omata, just outside of New Plymouth. Corteva Agriscience is a world leader in protecting and preserving our food and helping agricultural communities thrive. Waireka Research Center is a globally recognized research facility that conducts field research for the evaluation and development of new crop protection and plant health products.
About the role
This is a practical role where you will be part of a dedicated research team providing support to other research and field based staff. In this role you will have joint responsibilities for:
- Irrigation management
- Orchard and Vine management including pruning, replanting and pest/disease management
- General farm maintenance
- Providing support to research scientists
- Building machinery and equipment maintenance
This role is 40 hours/week and generally does not require weekend work.
**Qualifications**:
**will have***:
- Proven experience in tractor driving as well as general farm machinery and equipment use
- Experience in general farm agronomy or a related discipline
- Excellent record keeping skills as well as basic IT skills including use of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- A strong Environmental, Health and Safety ethic and the ability to follow established safety operating procedures, policies and guidelines
- A passion for the outdoors and be highly practical
- Enjoy working with plants
- A current drivers license
- Excellent communication skills and enjoy working in a small team environment
**Corteva Agriscience offers**:
- Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing
- agricultural challenges of our time
- Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences
- Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience
- Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered
- Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives.
- Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.
- Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work and competitive salary
- Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility
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