Seasonal Field Technician – TB Testing & On‑Farm Data

OSPRI; Hastings; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

OSPRI days

Wellbeing leave

Volunteer day

Partner’s leave for birth/adoption

Job summary

OSPRI is seeking a seasonal Field Technician for the Hawke's Bay region, focused on TB testing programs. You will work in the field, collect data, and build strong relationships with farmers while ensuring safe, high-standard work and accurate reporting.

Ideal candidates have farming experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently across diverse on-farm environments, with a valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Relevant farming experience, including liaising with farmers, knowledge of relevant farming practices, and stock behaviour is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a wider team.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and relationship-building skills, with the ability to convey information to various audiences.
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in using work-based technology systems and Microsoft applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work without direct supervision.
• Comfortable with frequent travel and working in a variety of on-farm situations, including a variety of hours.
• A full driver's licence.
• An industry qualification in agriculture, veterinary science, or a related discipline is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out on-farm activities, collecting accurate data, and ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Represent OSPRI positively on farm, ensuring farmers are kept well informed and data is accurate.
• Travel across the region to perform testing and sampling on cattle.
• Read TB suspect stock and communicate findings on farm.
• Conduct blood sampling and ensure samples are handled per protocols.
• Complete all administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Farming experience

Problem-solving

Independent work

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Work without direct supervision

Travel flexibility

Driver's licence

Industry qualification in agriculture/

Education

Industry qualification in agriculture/veterinary science (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OSPRI is seeking a seasonal Field Technician for the Hawke's Bay region, focused on TB testing programs. You will work in the field, collect data, and build strong relationships with farmers while ensuring safe, high-standard work and accurate reporting.

Ideal candidates have farming experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently across diverse on-farm environments, with a valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.