Research Farm Technician – Livestock & Trials

AgResearch; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

AgResearch Lincoln Farm is seeking a proactive Farm Worker to support on-farm science trials and day-to-day farm operations at Lincoln Farm. You will assist with livestock management, pasture and cropping trials, and field servicing to ensure trials are implemented per design and resources are maintained to a high standard.

The role requires 2+ years of farm experience, a proactive work ethic, and the ability to work both autonomously and within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years previous farm experience, including good working knowledge of animal health, stock handling and recording, experience with TruTest an advantage.
• A keen, motivated attitude, along with good communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while being part of a collaborative team.
• Demonstrates safe workplace behaviour by taking all practicable steps to ensure own and others' safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• The Farm Worker will complete general farm duties including assistance with livestock management, pasture and cropping trials.
• They will assist with field servicing of experiments to ensure trials are implemented according to design protocol and that field resources are maintained to a functional standard, supporting the effective delivery of operational farm activities in line with trial plans and good farming practice.

Skills

Farm experience

Job description

AgResearch Lincoln Farm is seeking a proactive Farm Worker to support on-farm science trials and day-to-day farm operations at Lincoln Farm. You will assist with livestock management, pasture and cropping trials, and field servicing to ensure trials are implemented per design and resources are maintained to a high standard.

The role requires 2+ years of farm experience, a proactive work ethic, and the ability to work both autonomously and within a collaborative team.