Botanical Graduate Position

Work based on the North shore
- Ongoing training and career development - Guaranteed 40 hours
- Passionate and dedicated team committed to improving our natural

Want to kick start your career in an area you love? Are you a graduate in botany, ecology, pest plant or a similar background? Do you have a passion for our environment, a good plant knowledge and enjoy autonomy in your role? We want you now

This role is full time 40 hours per week Monday to Friday and is based around the North Shore. This is a great opportunity for a graduate to get some groundwork experience in a supportive environment.

Established in December of 2020, Applied Biosecurity Solutions has gone from strength to strength, to a point where we are now looking to find those people who want to share in our success, while at the same time getting to enjoy some of the best working environments you can find anywhere.

**We are looking for high performing Individuals who**:

- Have a genuine interest in working in the outdoors and enjoy being part of a vibrant community atmosphere.
- Have botanical, ecological, pest plant, or similar knowledge. Strong plant identification is necessary.
- Possess high levels of time management while still enjoying autonomy in your day
- Bring a good attitude and work ethic, who are reliable and take pride in their work
- Are physically fit, committed to getting the job done with a smile
- Have great communication skills dealing with the public - must be comfortable with general public
- Great report writing skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- NZ Drivers licence
- Highly detail orientated

**It would an advantage if you have any of the following**:

- A relevant tertiary qualification in botany, ecology, or a similar discipline.
- Knowledge in GPS/GIS mapping
- Growsafe

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**What we can offer**:

- The opportunity to work for a company that is building a respected reputation in this field
- A role that genuinely makes a practical difference to our environment and ecology
- Support, mentoring and coaching
- Career development and progression
- High levels of HSE, industry training and support with formal qualifications
- Full uniform and PPE
- Genuinely motivated and passionate team members
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week year round
- Competitive hourly rates based on experience

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**About Applied Biosecurity Solutions**

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.