Quality Technician

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

Auckland City Mr Wu Farms 2020 Limited

Posted 1 day ago

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 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