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Plant Biosecurity Technician

Part time role working 18.75hrs per week providing technical assistance to the research lead & team who address weed and biosecurity risks. 

Mō te tūka | The role

In this role you will provide technical assistance to Distinguished Professor Philip Hulme FRSNZ and his team of researchers in the Department of Pest Management and Conservation. 

Much of this work is based on big data and mining extensive data sets to explore key patterns in invasions.  The research is often part of high-profile international science programmes. 

Some tasks of the role include:

• Undertaking comparative assessments of weed risks to NZ and overseas.
• General data collation on biosecurity topics and summarisation - collate, edit, prepare, and check large datasets for subsequent detailed analysis.
• General administrative support.

This is a permanent part time role working 18.75 hours per week (0.5 FTE) based at our Lincoln Campus.  The remuneration range is set at: $55,656 - $61,347 per annum (pro rata).

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

To be successful in this role you will need:

• or equivalent technical training/experience, majoring in, biology, ecology, or environmental science.
• Background knowledge of plants and their ecology.
• Knowledge of data handling and statistical analysis.
• Proven ability to enter and manipulate data in spreadsheets and maintain databases.
• Collate, quality control and manage datasets.
• Evidence of preparing written reports that include data presentation.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in written form.

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]

We will be considering applicants who have current unrestricted legal working rights in New Zealand.

Job Details

Reference #	2024-14483
Posted on	22 Jan 2024
Closes on	11 Feb 2024 18:00 NZST
Location(s)	Lincoln University Campus
Expertise	Research
Work type(s)	Permanent part-time
More details (document)	PD Plant Biosecurity Technician Janury 2024.pdf

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