Trainee Technical Horticulture Specialist

PGG Wrightson; Kerikeri; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Structured training and development

Ongoing mentoring and coaching from…

Exposure to all aspects of the Fruited

Job summary

PGG Wrightson is seeking a Trainee Technical Horticultural Representative to join the Far North team based in Kerikeri. This development role provides hands-on training across crop protection, plant nutrition and horticultural production systems, with a clear pathway toward becoming a Technical Horticultural Representative.

Ideal for a recent graduate in horticulture, agriculture, or plant science, or someone with practical industry experience, this role emphasizes attitude, ambition and

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in horticulture, agriculture, plant science, or related field.
• Attitude, ambition and willingness to learn from experienced professionals.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Reliable, accountable and willing to roll up your sleeves when needed.

Responsibilities

• Supporting customers with product enquiries and technical information.
• Assisting with order management, inventory control, and branch operations.
• Learning about crop protection, plant nutrition, and horticultural production systems.
• Accompanying Technical Horticultural Representatives on grower visits and customer meetings.
• Building strong relationships with growers, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Supporting sales and business development activities throughout the region.
• Developing technical expertise and practical industry knowledge.
• Contributing to the success of the Kerikeri branch and wider Northland team.

Skills

Strong communicator

Relationship building

Organised

Proactive

Ambitious

Education

Degree in horticulture / agriculture / plant science or related field

Job description

PGG Wrightson is seeking a Trainee Technical Horticultural Representative to join the Far North team based in Kerikeri. This development role provides hands-on training across crop protection, plant nutrition and horticultural production systems, with a clear pathway toward becoming a Technical Horticultural Representative.

Ideal for a recent graduate in horticulture, agriculture, or plant science, or someone with practical industry experience, this role emphasizes attitude, ambition and