Summer Field & Plant Science Intern

DLF - BV; West Melton; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

PGG Wrightson Seeds, part of the DLF Group, invites expressions of interest for Summer Interns to join the Kimihia Research Centre team in Lincoln, Canterbury during the peak harvest season. These full-time roles (37.5 or 40 hours) run from late November to February/March, with some paid overtime during peak harvest.

Most roles are field-based, involving planting, mowing, fertilising, spraying, rogueing, harvesting and post-harvest processing, with opportunities in Plant Breeding teams.

Qualifications

• Studying agriculture, science, agronomy, or related discipline, or relevant experience.
• Keen interest in farming, agricultural research, or plant science.
• Previous hands on practical experience on farm or with plants / fruit / harvesting.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Good communication skills and team focus.
• Current full NZ driver’s license (manual preferred).

Responsibilities

• Field-based roles covering planting, mowing, fertilising, spraying, rogueing, harvesting.
• Post-harvest processing and data collection in Plant Breeding teams.
• Overtime may be paid during peak harvest, weekends.
• Roles involve working in a high-pollen environment.

Skills

Agriculture studies

Science/agronomy interest

Hands-on farm experience

Outdoor work readiness

Teamwork

NZ Driver's license

Education

Agriculture/related degree (student)

Job description

PGG Wrightson Seeds, part of the DLF Group, invites expressions of interest for Summer Interns to join the Kimihia Research Centre team in Lincoln, Canterbury during the peak harvest season. These full-time roles (37.5 or 40 hours) run from late November to February/March, with some paid overtime during peak harvest.

Most roles are field-based, involving planting, mowing, fertilising, spraying, rogueing, harvesting and post-harvest processing, with opportunities in Plant Breeding teams.