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Agricultural Field Technician

Provide support for the field, crop and plant based activities within the Field Research Centre situated in the Faculty of Agriculture & Life Sciences. 

Mō te tūka | The role

Seeking applications from candidates with a strong background in either practical farming or a mechanical field to provide support for the field, crop and farm-based activities within the Field Research Centre.

You will be working work between the Field Research Centre (FRC) and other University-owned Research Farms - Ashley Dene Farm, Johnstone Memorial Laboratory (JML) and satellite properties.

Some tasks of the role include:

• Providing support for the field, crop and plant-based activities within the FRC area of responsibility, which will assist with successful outcomes for teaching and research programmes for internal and external customers.
• Providing support and assisting with the development of the skills of lesser experienced staff members to carry out general activities within the FRC area of responsibility.
• Providing support with general farm activities
• Conducting minor repairs and maintenance of FRC field equipment.

This is a permanent role working 37.5 hours per week based at our Lincoln Campus and Dairy Farms.  You will need flexibility to work between the hours of 7am - 9pm.

Remuneration for this role is $60,000 - $65,000 per annum.

Kā tino Pūkeka/Whēako | Essential skills/experience for the role

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Either Dip Ag and min two years general farming experience or, minimum of four years general farming experience, including knowledge of cultivation techniques, fencing and general stock husbandry (preferred).
• Experience in specialized agricultural research techniques - precision drilling, seed bed preparation (preferred)
• An ability to safely operate a tractor, implements and quad bike.
• An ability to operate a chainsaw safely.
• Operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment associated with seed production and related research.
• Experience with irrigation and spray applications
• Current and valid driver's licence
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Word and Excel

Kā hua ka riro ki a koe | What's in it for you?

As an employee of Lincoln University, you can reap the rewards of working in a supportive organisation with a commitment to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion.

From day one you will be eligible to our staff benefits such as:

• Professional growth with our staff training & development programme
• Six weeks paid leave per year (based on 1.0 FTE)
• Annual salary reviews
• Contributions towards eye tests and the cost of glasses
• Free on-site car parking
• Work-life balance with a family-friendly, flexible work environment
• Access to free confidential wellbeing support services through ClearHead
• Access to employee member benefits with Southern Cross Health Insurance
• A state of the art, on-campus gym with discounted fees
• Access to on-site early childhood centre with discounted staff rates
• Boost rewards membership that offers retail & service discounts
• Access to various staff social groups and activities
• Great location - with a lot of new development, stunning gardens & greenery, onsite cafes and walking distance to Lincoln township.

Mō mātou | About us

As the longest-running land-based university in the Southern Hemisphere, Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki | Lincoln University is here to enhance and enrich lives, growing the knowledge of our students so they can shape a world that benefits from a greater understanding of the relationship between our land, people and ecosystems.

With three academic faculties, one teaching division, several research centres, and a range of corporate service units, Lincoln University draws its students from throughout New Zealand and from over 60 countries.

Based on the outskirts of Christchurch with a beautiful campus on the plains of Te Waipounamu, Lincoln is the ideal location for outdoor adventure as well as city life with access to excellent schools, health, and recreation facilities.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Please apply online with your CV and cover letter.

Applications received via email will not be considered, however specific enquiry relating to the role can be made to [email protected]

Job Details

Reference #	2024-15182
Posted on	12 Feb 2024
Closes on	27 Feb 2024 09:00 NZST
Location(s)	Lincoln University Campus
Expertise	Facilities Management, Farming
Work type(s)	Permanent full-time
More details (document)	PD Agricultural Field Technician February 2024.pdf

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