Field & Greenhouse Plant Breeding Intern

DLF - BV; Turitea; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PGG Wrightson Seeds in Palmerston North, NZ, is offering a fixed-term summer internship as a Plant Breeding Technician. The role runs mid-November to mid-February and involves hands-on field work, data collection, and basic reporting in the agricultural seed industry.

The internship targets students studying agriculture, plant science, horticulture or related fields who want practical experience. A positive attitude and willingness to work outdoors are essential, with driver’s license

Qualifications

• Currently studying agriculture, plant science, horticulture or a related field.
• Willingness to work outdoors and learn hands-on.
• Positive attitude and reliability are valued.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with field trials, crop and pasture observations, and sample collection.
• Plant propagation and facilitating crosses
• Plant husbandry and greenhouse maintenance
• Supporting trial maintenance, plant assessments and general field work
• Helping with seed, plant or forage sample preparation and organisation
• Recording data accurately and supporting basic reporting or administration where required
• Working safely and collaboratively with the wider team to support seasonal priorities.

Skills

Interest in plants & crop science

Attention to detail

Willingness to work outdoors

Practical attitude

Education

Current study in agriculture / plant science / horticulture / biological sciences

Job description

PGG Wrightson Seeds in Palmerston North, NZ, is offering a fixed-term summer internship as a Plant Breeding Technician. The role runs mid-November to mid-February and involves hands-on field work, data collection, and basic reporting in the agricultural seed industry.

The internship targets students studying agriculture, plant science, horticulture or related fields who want practical experience. A positive attitude and willingness to work outdoors are essential, with driver’s license