Summer Field Trials Researcher — Agriculture

Pasture First Ltd; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Pasture First Ltd. is seeking a Summer Research Assistant to join the Pasture First Research team in Palmerston North.

The role focuses on hands-on field trials across forage crops, with duties spanning harvesting, sampling, plant assessments, and quality checks, contributing to ongoing trials in the Lower North Island. The ideal candidate will have an interest in agriculture/horticulture, experience on farms or in research trials, and comfort working outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Interest in Agriculture/Horticulture and field trials/research.
• Experience working on farms or research trials.
• Willing to work outdoors in a range of conditions.

Responsibilities

• Harvesting forage and seed field trials.
• Forage sample collection for laboratory analysis.
• Plant establishment and vigour assessments.
• Sugar Beet/Fodder Beet quality and control.
• Insect and disease assessments.
• Weed identification and control assessments.
• Soil sampling.

Skills

Agri/Hort interest

Field trials experience

Outdoor work ability

Education

NZ tertiary study in Science/Tech/Eng/Design/Business

Job description

Pasture First Ltd. is seeking a Summer Research Assistant to join the Pasture First Research team in Palmerston North.

The role focuses on hands-on field trials across forage crops, with duties spanning harvesting, sampling, plant assessments, and quality checks, contributing to ongoing trials in the Lower North Island. The ideal candidate will have an interest in agriculture/horticulture, experience on farms or in research trials, and comfort working outdoors in varying conditions.