Field Technician - Tree Biometrics - Scion

Field Technician - Tree Biometrics

Permanent - Full Time

Based in Rotorua

• Use your ingenuity and skills to make a difference to NZ's renewable energy future
• Excellent teamwork and development opportunity

Are you someone eager to join an organisation that prides itself on its science, whose nation highly values the science we produce?  Do you have a positive 'can do' attitude, an 'eye for detail' and a willingness to work on a variety of tasks? Are you keen to learn, develop and be a part of team committed to excellence? If so, then please read on…… 

We are looking for a Field Technician keen to join our multi-disciplinary Biometrics team who are champions of science excellence and innovation. A person who is eager to contribute to the research and development of activities which contribute to science that really makes a difference to the New Zealand forestry industry 

Who are we? 

Scion is a Crown Research Institute who specialises in research, science and technology development for the forestry industry, wood products, and wood-derived materials. We lead new technology development for renewables, bioproducts and energy and the establishment of a broader based bioeconomy.

What does the role entail?

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will:

Assist with field crew work to meet project deliverables which will include duties such as tree measurement for permanent sample plots, soil, genetic and plant pest/disease sampling, wood properties sampling and individual tree form analysis and maintenance

What are we looking for?

• A Technician with a NZQF qualification (level 4 or 5) in forestry or a related discipline.
• A practical hands-on approach to work with a good level of fitness and perseverance to carry out field work that at times can be physically demanding
• A willingness to work with herbicides and pesticides, and to undertake necessary training to become a certified chemical handler.
• Experience and confidence to drive on forestry roads, with experience in forest operations would be highly desirable.
• A willingness to obtain chainsaw and first aid certificates
• Experience with sensors and/or remote sensing or its potential applications preferred, with training provided as necessary.
• Travel from Rotorua with some overnight stays as required

We are home to creative science minds and have a vibrant culture ensuring employees can pursue innovation and excellence in their science delivery.  

If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to pursue, for further information and to apply online, please refer to our website: www.scionresearch.com

Closing Date: 3 June 2022

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply without delay, due to the urgency to fill this role, interviews and an appointment may be made during the advertising peri