Graduate Research Agronomist: Pukekohe NZ

Aitomic Jobs; Pukekohe; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins Kalyx in Pukekohe, NZ, is seeking a Graduate Research Agronomist to join our team of research agronomists and contribute to crop protection trial work. You will collaborate with local clients and growers within the horticultural industry and support trial program objectives.

A typical week involves planning and managing trials, building relationships with growers, monitoring progress, safely applying treatments, and ensuring data reports are ready on time.

Qualifications

• Have a tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Horticulture or Science.
• Have a high attention to detail.
• Be curious and challenge the status quo.
• Enjoy working both within a team and autonomously.
• Be self-motivated and resilient.
• Be based in Pukekohe, NZ.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage an established trial program by following protocol objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with local growers, clients and colleagues.
• Monitor/assess trial progress and accurately record data.
• Safely apply agrichemical treatments and other maintenance products throughout the trial life cycle.
• Work with our Research Support Officer team to ensure data and final reports are presented accurately on time and within guidelines.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Data collection

Agronomy knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in Agriculture/Horticulture/Science

Job description

Short Summary

Graduate Research Agronomist: Pukekohe NZ with Eurofins. You will work collaboratively with our team of research agronomists to achieve trial program objectives and be involved in all aspects of crop protection trial work. This position is a great opportunity to explore your potential and connect with local clients and growers within the horticultural industry. A typical week in the role would see the successful candidate…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Graduate Research Agronomist: Pukekohe NZ
• Organization: Eurofins
• Country / coverage: New Zealand
• Location: Pukekohe, , New Zealand
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Agriculture
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-09-30
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

You will work collaboratively with our team of research agronomists to achieve trial program objectives and be involved in all aspects of crop protection trial work. This position is a great opportunity to explore your potential and connect with local clients and growers within the horticultural industry. A typical week in the role would see the successful candidate: Plan and manage an established trial program by following protocol objectives. Build and maintain relationships with local growers, clients and colleagues. Monitor/assess trial progress and accurately record data. Safely apply agrichemical treatments and other maintenance products throughout the trial life cycle. Work with our Research Support Officer team to ensure data and final reports are presented accurately on time and within guidelines. Champion the values of Eurofins Kalyx and build our brand in your local community. Due to the nature of the role, there may be requirements for some overnight travel and additional work hours during peak times. This role will suit a highly adaptable and organised individual who is driven to make a difference in agriculture. You will also: Have a tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Horticulture or Science; Have a high attention to detail; Be curious and challenge the status quo; Enjoy working both within a team and autonomously; Be self-motivated and resilient; Be based in Pukekohe, NZ - with an understanding of the local industry and its agricultural/horticultural uses Hold a current driver’s licence & Be available to commence in November 2026. At Eurofins Kalyx, we're committed to fostering a workplace built on curiosity, collaboration, diversity, and innovation . We value people who bring fresh ideas, enjoy solving challenges and want to contribute to the future of agriculture.

Responsibilities

• You will work collaboratively with our team of research agronomists to achieve trial program objectives and be involved in all aspects of crop protection trial work.
• This position is a great opportunity to explore your potential and connect with local clients and growers within the horticultural industry.
• A typical week in the role would see the successful candidate: Plan and manage an established trial program by following protocol objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with local growers, clients and colleagues.
• Monitor/assess trial progress and accurately record data.
• Safely apply agrichemical treatments and other maintenance products throughout the trial life cycle.

Requirements / Eligibility

• for some overnight travel and additional work hours during peak times.
• This role will suit a highly adaptable and organised individual who is driven to make a difference in agriculture.
• You will also: Have a tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Horticulture or Science; Have a high attention to detail; Be curious and challenge the status quo; Enjoy working both within a team and autonomously; Be self-motivated and resilient; Be based in…
• At Eurofins Kalyx, we're committed to fostering a workplace built on curiosity, collaboration, diversity, and innovation .
• We value people who bring fresh ideas, enjoy solving challenges and want to contribute to the future of agriculture.