Horticulture technician

Mr Wu Farms 2020 Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mr Wu Farms 2020 Limited in Auckland, New Zealand is seeking a skilled Horticulture Technician to help develop planting, fertilization, harvesting and crop processing techniques for maximum productivity and sustainability. You will identify threats to crops, study environmental factors, analyze produce quality, and support with sensors, farm management software, and data analytics.

Responsibilities include installing and maintaining crop health monitoring equipment and advising on chemicals for

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience in horticulture.
• Relevant qualification or certificate is preferable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing planting, fertilization, harvesting and crop processing techniques to maximize productivity and sustainability.
• Identify harmful pathogens, insects, parasites, fungi and weeds and help implement effective control measures.
• Study environmental factors influencing health, growth and productivity of crops.
• Conduct analyses of agricultural produce to ensure and maintain quality standards.
• Provide technical advice, training and support on horticultural technology solutions including sensors, farm management software and data analytics.
• Install, maintain and repair crop health monitoring equipment.
• Develop, operate and maintain advanced horticultural production technologies such as geospatial systems, automation and data-driven solutions.
• Advise on and supply agricultural chemicals including fertilizers and pesticides for crop management.
• Collect and analyze data for research and farm management purposes.
• Conduct tests and experiments to support horticultural research and improve production techniques.
• Assist Agricultural Scientists and Agronomists in research, production and implementation of advanced horticultural technologies.
• Advise producers on best farming techniques, management strategies and production processes to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

Skills

Horticulture

Data analytics

Education

Relevant qualification or certificate

Job description

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Mr Wu Farms 2020 Limited – Auckland, North Island

Mr Wu Farms 2020 Limited, a well-established and rapidly growing company, is expanding its workforce to keep pace with its swift development. We are now looking for a skilled horticulture technician to join our team.

Job Description

Assisting in developing and improving planting, fertilization, harvesting, and crop processing techniques to maximize productivity and sustainability.

Identifying harmful pathogens, insects, parasites, fungi, and weeds affecting crops and assisting in implementing effective control measures.

Studying environmental factors that influence the health, growth, and productivity of crops.

Conducting analyses of agricultural produce to ensure and maintain quality standards.

Providing technical advice, training, and support on horticultural technology solutions, including sensors, farm management software, and data analytics.

Installing, maintaining, and repairing crop health monitoring equipment.

Developing, operating, and maintaining advanced horticultural production technologies, such as geospatial systems, automation, and data-driven solutions.

Advising on and supplying agricultural chemicals, including fertilizers and pesticides, for crop management.

Collecting and analyzing data for research and farm management purposes.

Conducting tests and experiments to support horticultural research and improve production techniques.

Assisting Agricultural Scientists and Agronomists in research, production, and the implementation of advanced horticultural technologies, such as precision agriculture solutions.

Advising producers on best farming techniques, management strategies, and production processes to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

Performing other reasonable duties as required by the employer.

Job Requirement

Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience (experience gained in the same industry will be considered as meeting the experience requirements)

Relevant qualification or certificate is preferable but not a must