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Madison

Research Associate

  • Posted 1w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Auckland

Salary

$28  -  $32 /hr

Job Description

Our client Bayer Crop Science NZ is a large multinational business who are leaders in plant breeding and crop protection. Recruiting for their Pukekohe research station who specialise in vegetable breeding for both local customers and around the globe. This station is operated by friendly, supportive and close-knit team who are committed to providing high level value for both internal and external customers.

The Role

To cover a busy period, we are seeking a Research Associate to join their team in Pukekohe to support the vegetable breeding program on a temporary assignment starting ASAP.

This role will involve working outdoors on the research station as well as collecting and collating data to advance the products for the commercial portfolio. For the right candidate there is possible future opportunities within the wider business.

Your day to day duties include, but not limited to:

  • Seed production and processing
  • Conducting field trials and assessing data
  • Operations support i.e. weed control, irrigation and outdoor maintenance
  • Supervise packaging, cleaning and seed inventory
  • Administration and procurement support


About the role:

  • Temporary role for 3 months with the possibility for further opportunity within the company
  • Full time– possibly extra hours during busy periods
  • Great Pukekohe location
  • Extensive training will be provided on site


About you:

  • You should be Passionate about food production and horticulture
  • Physically fit to help team with moving stock as required
  • Detail orientated & Methodical
  • Any experience in operating machinery would be preferred but is not essential
  • Prepared to work outdoors picking up onion bulbs, clipping bulbs, planting bulbs, planting seeds to help with recording the data (this will be in all weather conditions)
  • If you have a qualification in either agriculture, horticulture, agronomy, plant breeding or a related field of study, this would be an advantage
  • Experienced with using Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong with verbal and written communication skills


Benefits:

  • Work outdoors during summer experiencing the sunlight on a day to day basis in this great Pukekohe location
  • All training will be provided
  • Competitive hourly rate + 8% holiday pay
  • Opportunity for growth in a specialised field of research


If you are available to start ASAP and meet the above requirements, as well as possess all relevant New Zealand working rights, please submit your application by following the “apply now” prompts.

Reference: BH-141747

Hard Skills Required

  • Horticultural or Agricultural Knowledge
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Machinery Operation
  • Field Trial Management
  • Microsoft Office Applications

Soft Skills Required

  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work
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