Forage Agronomist: Field Trials & Pasture Expert

DLF - BV; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

PGG Wrightson Seeds in Ruakura, Waikato, seeks a Forage Agronomist to provide expert agronomic advice for forage and pasture systems. The role is primarily field-based, focusing on planning, implementing and reporting forage trials while supporting breeding activities and scientific reporting.

You will collaborate to identify new business opportunities, prepare detailed agronomic reports, and travel regularly within the Waikato region to engage customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in agriculture, agronomy or related discipline.
• Experience with statistical programs Genstat and R.
• Knowledge of forage and pasture species, soil science.
• Ability to translate technical information into practical advice.
• Willingness to travel within Waikato region.

Responsibilities

• Assist with forage breeding programs
• Conduct field trials and demonstrations to showcase forage technologies
• Prepare detailed reports and agronomic insights
• Support customer relationships and identify new opportunities
• Represent the company at events and stakeholder engagements
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and research

Skills

Genstat

R

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Driving licence

Travel within Waikato

Education

Tertiary qualification in agriculture, agronomy or related discipline

Tools

Genstat

R

Job description

PGG Wrightson Seeds in Ruakura, Waikato, seeks a Forage Agronomist to provide expert agronomic advice for forage and pasture systems. The role is primarily field-based, focusing on planning, implementing and reporting forage trials while supporting breeding activities and scientific reporting.

You will collaborate to identify new business opportunities, prepare detailed agronomic reports, and travel regularly within the Waikato region to engage customers and stakeholders.