Field Technician - Farm TB Testing & Data Collection

OSPRI; Hastings; In loco; NZD 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible working options

OSPRI days – paid leave between Xmas &

Wellbeing leave and Volunteer Day

Partner’s leave for birth/adoption

Descrizione del lavoro

OSPRI is seeking a seasonal Field Technician to join our Hawke's Bay team, working on TB testing across farms until 30 July 2027. The role is field‑based, requiring mobility, data collection, and strong collaboration with farmers and industry partners.

You will travel regionally, conduct risk assessments, and represent OSPRI with professionalism while ensuring data integrity and safety. A full driver’s licence and agriculture or veterinary qualification are desirable.

Competenze

• A natural communicator with farmers and partners, able to explain processes clearly.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical approach.
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider team in field conditions.

Mansioni

• Travel across the region performing TB testing activities and sampling on cattle.
• Conduct on-farm risk assessments prior to testing and sampling.
• Maintain accurate data and report findings clearly to farmers and team.
• Read TB suspect stock and communicate results to farmers on-site.
• Complete administrative tasks efficiently and safely in a field setting.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independence

Driver's licence

Formazione

Agriculture/Vet qualification

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

OSPRI is seeking a seasonal Field Technician to join our Hawke's Bay team, working on TB testing across farms until 30 July 2027. The role is field‑based, requiring mobility, data collection, and strong collaboration with farmers and industry partners.

You will travel regionally, conduct risk assessments, and represent OSPRI with professionalism while ensuring data integrity and safety. A full driver’s licence and agriculture or veterinary qualification are desirable.