Horticulture Technician — Data-Driven Crop Health

Aotearoa New Zealand Association Of Social Workers; Auckland; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Mr Wu Farms 2020 Limited in Auckland is seeking a skilled horticulture technician to join the team. The role focuses on developing growth techniques, implementing precision agriculture, and optimizing crop health through monitors and data-driven methods.

You will work across planting, fertilization, harvesting, and crop processing while gaining training and guidance on advanced horticultural technologies. This position suits those with hands-on field experience and a commitment to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience in horticulture.
• Qualification or certificate in horticulture is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and improving planting, fertilization, harvesting, and crop processing techniques.
• Identify pests, pathogens, insects, and weeds and help implement control measures.
• Study environmental factors influencing crop health and productivity.
• Analyze agricultural produce to ensure quality standards.
• Provide technical advice and training on horticultural technology solutions (sensors, software, data analytics).
• Install, maintain, and repair crop health monitoring equipment.
• Develop and maintain advanced horticultural production technologies (geospatial, automation, data-driven).
• Advise on agricultural chemicals (fertilizers, pesticides) for crop management.
• Collect and analyze data for research and farm management.
• Conduct tests and experiments to support horticultural research and precision agriculture.
• Assist Agricultural Scientists and Agronomists in research and implementation of advanced technologies.
• Advise producers on farming techniques to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
• Perform other duties as required by the employer.

Skills

Horticulture

Data analytics

Sensors

Farm management software

Education

Horticulture certification

Tools

Geospatial systems

Automation technologies

Farm management software

Job description

Mr Wu Farms 2020 Limited in Auckland is seeking a skilled horticulture technician to join the team. The role focuses on developing growth techniques, implementing precision agriculture, and optimizing crop health through monitors and data-driven methods.

You will work across planting, fertilization, harvesting, and crop processing while gaining training and guidance on advanced horticultural technologies. This position suits those with hands-on field experience and a commitment to sustainability.