Summer Interns Expressions of Interest

1 week ago

Lincoln, New Zealand DLF Seeds & Science Full time

PGG Wrightson Seeds is the largest proprietary seed company in the Southern Hemisphere and part of the global seed company DLF, headquartered in Denmark. We service both New Zealand and global markets, covering every stage of the seed journey — from research and development through to seed production, supply, and on-farm support.

We invite expressions of interest for Summer Interns to join our Kimihia Research Centre team in Lincoln, Canterbury during the peak harvest season.

These roles are ideal for university students or anyone looking to gain practical work experience in farming, plant breeding, lab work, or agricultural research — working alongside people recognised internationally as leaders in their field.

**About the roles**

Full-time positions (37.5 or 40 hours) run from late November to February/March, with some paid overtime (including weekends) during peak harvest.

Most roles are field-based, covering planting, mowing, fertilising, spraying, rogueing, harvesting, and post-harvest processing. Opportunities are also available in our Plant Breeding and Laboratory teams, supporting trial data collection, testing and research projects.

Please note: these roles involve working in a high-pollen environment**and may not suit hay fever sufferers.

**What we’re looking for**
- Studying agriculture, science, agronomy, or related discipline, or relevant experience
- Keen interest in farming, agricultural research, or plant science
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Good communication skills and team focus
- Current full NZ driver’s licence (manual preferred)

**Why join us?**
- Gain hands-on industry experience in agricultural research and production
- Learn from leading industry experts
- Work on projects that support sustainable farming and innovative seed solutions
- Competitive hourly rate + overtime pay

At PGG Wrightson Seeds, part of the DLF Group, our purpose is to _enrich land, life, and people through seeds and science_. Guided by our “Connecting to Grow” strategy, we’re committed to fostering great careers for great people.

You must have current working rights for New Zealand.

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