Precision Ag Tech Specialist - GPS & Variable Rate Expert

Placements24

Canterbury

On-site

NZD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Advanced agtech

Training & development

Health benefits

Sustainability impact

Job summary

Placements24 client in Queenstown seeks a Precision Agriculture Technician to support advanced farming operations. You will calibrate and operate GPS systems, with a focus on optimizing inputs and yields using precision tools.

Strong technical aptitude and practical farming knowledge are essential. Responsibilities include data collection, calibration, and training farm staff on precision agriculture, plus troubleshooting hardware and software.

Qualifications

Technical certification or degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Technology, or related field.
Experience operating GPS-guided agricultural equipment and farm management software.
Proficiency collecting, managing, and analyzing field data.
Strong understanding of agronomic principles and crop production.

Responsibilities

Install, calibrate, and maintain precision ag equipment including GPS receivers and autosteer systems.
Operate farming machinery with precision tech for planting, fertilizing, and spraying.
Collect and manage field data using specialized software and record keeping.
Develop variable rate prescriptions for fertilizers, seeds, and crop protection products.
Provide technical training to farm operators on precision tools and systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues in precision agriculture.