Research Farm Technician - On-Farm Trials

AgResearch; Lincoln; Remote; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AgResearch’s Lincoln Farm is seeking a motivated Farm Worker to support on-farm science trials on a busy research farm. You will assist with livestock management, pasture and cropping trials, and help service field experiments to ensure trials are run according to design protocols.

The role requires 2+ years of farm experience, knowledge of animal health and stock handling, plus strong teamwork and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of farm experience including animal health, stock handling and recording
• Experience with TruTest is an advantage
• Demonstrates safe workplace behaviour and good communication skills

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

Stock handling

Animal health knowledge

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

AgResearch’s Lincoln Farm is seeking a motivated Farm Worker to support on-farm science trials on a busy research farm. You will assist with livestock management, pasture and cropping trials, and help service field experiments to ensure trials are run according to design protocols.

The role requires 2+ years of farm experience, knowledge of animal health and stock handling, plus strong teamwork and safety awareness.