Trainee Technical Horticultural Rep – Career Path

PGG Wrightson; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Structured training

Mentoring program

Exposure to Fruitfed

Career pathway

Job summary

PGG Wrightson in Kerikeri is recruiting a Trainee Technical Horticultural Representative (THR). This development role offers hands-on training alongside experienced professionals, exposing you to crop Protection, nutrition, and horticultural production systems.

You’ll learn across customer service, order management, and branch operations while building technical knowledge and industry relationships for a long-term horticulture career.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in horticulture, agriculture, plant science, or related field.
• Attitude, ambition and willingness to learn from industry professionals.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support customers with product enquiries and technical information.
• Assist with order management, inventory control, and branch operations.
• Learn about crop protection, plant nutrition, and production systems.
• Accompany Technical Horticultural Representatives on grower visits and meetings.
• Build relationships with growers, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Support sales and business development in the region.
• Develop technical knowledge and practical industry understanding.
• Contribute to the Kerikeri branch and Northland team.

Skills

Customer service

Technical aptitude

Communication

Relationship building

Willingness to learn

Job description

PGG Wrightson in Kerikeri is recruiting a Trainee Technical Horticultural Representative (THR). This development role offers hands-on training alongside experienced professionals, exposing you to crop Protection, nutrition, and horticultural production systems.

You’ll learn across customer service, order management, and branch operations while building technical knowledge and industry relationships for a long-term horticulture career.