Senior Horticulture Technician – Data-Driven Crop Tech

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 growing team. You will assist in developing planting, fertilization, harvesting, and crop processing techniques to maximize productivity and sustainability.

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

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience in horticulture.
• Relevant qualification or certificate preferable but not required.
• Experience with pest/pathogen identification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in developing planting, fertilization, harvesting and crop processing techniques.
• Identifying pests, pathogens, fungi and weeds and helping control measures.
• Studying environmental factors affecting crop health and productivity.
• Analyzing agricultural produce to ensure quality standards.
• Providing technical advice on horticultural tech solutions including sensors and software.
• Installing, maintaining and repairing crop health monitoring equipment.
• Developing and maintaining advanced horticultural production technologies.
• Advising on agricultural chemicals and crop management practices.
• Collecting and analyzing data for research and farm management.

Skills

Sensors & analytics

Data analytics

Farm management software

Geospatial systems

Automation technologies

Job description

Mr Wu Farms 2020 Limited in Auckland is seeking a skilled horticulture technician to join our growing team. You will assist in developing planting, fertilization, harvesting, and crop processing techniques to maximize productivity and sustainability.

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