Summer Interns

PGG Wrightson Seeds; Lincoln; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

PGG Wrightson Seeds invites expressions of interest for Summer Interns to join our Kimihia Research Centre team in Lincoln, Canterbury during the peak harvest season. These roles are ideal for university students or anyone seeking practical work experience in farming, plant breeding, lab work, or agricultural research.

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

Qualifications

• Studying agriculture, science, agronomy, or related discipline.
• Keen interest in farming, agricultural research, or plant science.
• Hands-on experience on farm or with plants/fruit/harvesting.

Responsibilities

• Field-based work including planting, mowing, fertilising, spraying, rogueing, harvesting, and post-harvest processing.
• Support in Plant Breeding teams and data collection for trials.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions and maintain safety.
• Collaborate with team to support sustainable farming and seed solutions.

Skills

Agriculture knowledge

Teamwork

Outdoors work

NZ driver’s license

Education

Agriculture/Science student

Job description

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PGG Wrightson Seeds is the largest proprietary seed company in the Southern Hemisphere and part of the global seed companyDLF, headquartered in Denmark. We service both New Zealand and global markets, covering every stage of the seed journey-from research and development through to seed production, supply, and on-farm support.

We invite expressions of interest for Summer Interns to join our Kimihia Research Centre team in Lincoln, Canterbury during the peak harvest season.

These roles are ideal for university students or anyone looking to gain practical work experience in farming, plant breeding, lab work, or agricultural research-working alongside people recognised internationally as leaders in their field.

About the roles

Full-time positions (37.5 or 40 hours) run from late November to February/March, with some paid overtime (including weekends) during peak harvest.

Most roles are field-based, covering planting, mowing, fertilising, spraying, rogueing, harvesting, and post-harvest processing. Opportunities are also available in Plant Breeding teams, supporting trial data collection and research projects.

Please note: these roles involve working in a high-pollen environment and do not suit hay fever sufferers.

What we’re looking for

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 licence (manual preferred)

Gain hands-on industry experience in agricultural research and production

Learn from leading industry experts

Work on projects that support sustainable farming and innovative seed solutions

Competitive hourly rate + overtime pay

At PGG Wrightson Seeds, part of the DLF Group, our purpose is to enrich land, life, and people through seeds and science. Guided by our “Connecting to Grow” strategy, we’re committed to fostering great careers for great people.

You must have current working rights for New Zealand.