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Technical Assistants (Fixed Term) (x12) - Plant & Food Research
Christchurch
CONTRACT
November 25, 2024
Lincoln, Christchurch
Vacancy 57019
Fixed Term
Do you want to work for an organisation that uses science to create a better futures?
We have 12 positions available for commencement in early January 2025. Please do not delay applications as candidates will be considered as and when they apply.
What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua
You will be working alongside our scientists and wider team to carry out a wide range of activities in relation to the harvest and maintenance of pea plants and plots in the field. You will be pulling plants by hand and contributing to the retrieval of seeds to be packaged for a European client.
What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako
- Experience working outdoors and assisting with harvests would be of benefit.
- An organised and methodical approach to experimental protocols, task completion and record keeping.
- A reasonable level of fitness is required. Some work will need to be carried out in hot, as well as cold, wet conditions.
- A desire and interest in working in and contributing to a team.
- Effective communication, both verbal and written.
- An ability to form and maintain good working relationships with a diverse range of people, both internally and externally.
- A natural problem solver, solutions focused and quick to grasp and adopt new ideas.
- Disciplined work habits.
- Experience using Microsoft 'Excel' and 'Word' applications would be an advantage.
- Full New Zealand drivers licence would be an advantage.
- A commitment to health and safety, both personally and as a team member.
The opportunity to work within a friendly, team-based environment at our Lincoln site, where you will contribute to exciting projects with an organisation that has an excellent reputation for its science and impact!
About us | Ko wai mātou
At Plant & Food Research (Rangahau Ahumāra Kai), we believe science can create a better future. By finding smarter, greener options today, we're helping secure the world we want to live in tomorrow. With our partners, we use world-leading science and technology to improve the way they grow, fish, harvest, create, prepare and share kai (food). Every day, we have 1000 people working across Aotearoa New Zealand and the world to help develop and deliver healthy foods from the world's most sustainable food systems. We are on our journey towards becoming a meaningful and trusted partner to Māori, promoting the weaving of Mātauranga Māori and science to create growth and success for all of Aotearoa New Zealand.
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