Precision Horticulture Technician: Data & Automation

Jobspace; 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 our expanding team. The role involves developing planting, fertilization, harvesting, and crop processing techniques to maximise productivity and sustainability.

You will identify pests, study environmental factors, analyze produce for quality, and provide technical advice on sensors, farm management software, and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience.
• Relevant qualification or certificate is preferable but not a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing planting, fertilization, harvesting, and crop processing techniques.
• Identify pathogens, pests, and weeds; help implement control measures.
• Study environmental factors affecting crop health and yield.
• Analyze agricultural produce to ensure quality standards.
• Provide technical advice on horticultural tech, including sensors and farm software.
• Install, maintain, and repair crop health monitoring equipment.
• Support researchers and agronomists with precision agriculture technologies.
• Advise producers on best farming techniques to improve efficiency and sustainability.

Job description

Job Description

Pay: Hourly $28.00 - $32.00

Region: Auckland

About Us

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 Responsibilities

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 Requirements

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.