Technical assistant - Hop nursery (Part-time) - Plant & Food Research

Technical Assistant
Hops
Premium Crops & Technology
Motueka, New Zealand
Vacancy number: 55740
Permanent, guaranteed minimum hours per week

Do you enjoy working with plants, in the glasshouse, nursery and orchard? Would you like to work with data, equipment and a variety of activities in the field and laboratory?

This is a wonderful opportunity to grow your capability and skills in the practical aspects of Hop breeding.

What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua

This role provides technical support for the hop breeding programme, including managing seedling populations, assisting with harvest-related tasks and the sensory of hops and beer.

This varied role will see you:

• Assisting in the practical aspects of the hop breeding programme, including seedling production, care and propagation in plant nursery, harvest operations, seed extraction, planting, sample collection etc., and hop evaluation (sensory work).
• Assisting with brewing operations when required.
• Providing routine technical observations, data analysis and assisting with formal reporting.
• Conducting routine field and laboratory procedures and basic data collection.

What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako

To be successful in this role, the minimum qualifications required are:

• Skills in plant nursery/orchard operations and/or plant propagation.
• Previous knowledge and experience in data management and collection.
• Be physically fit and able to do heavy lifting work.
• Able to imbibe beer and be free of gluten intolerances to contribute to sensory tasting panels.
• Flexibility to work outside normal working hours from time-to-time due to seasonal demands.
• Flexibility to work reduced hours for three months of the year during the winter season as required.
• A current full drivers licence.

A copy of the Position Description is available for you to view once you click on the apply button.

What you will get | Ngā hua o tēnei tūranga

The opportunity to work within a friendly, team-based environment that encourages and supports work-life balance, and to contribute to exciting projects with an organisation which has an excellent reputation for its science and for being a great place to work! At PFR, we offer excellent employee benefits and flexibility, such as:

• Work within a friendly, team-based environment
• Focus on health and wellbeing
• Ongoing career development opportunities

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, were 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. Every day, we have 1000 people working across Aotearoa New Zealand and the world to help develop and deliver healthy foods from the worlds 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.

Job Details
Crown research institute Plant & Food Research
Reference # 55740
Posted on 04 Jul 2024
Closes on 21 Jul 2024 23:55
Location(s) Motueka
Expertise Farm & Orchard Management, Food Science & Technologies, Plant & Animal Products, Plant Biology
Job level(s) Entry/graduate, Laboratory assistant, Technician
Work type(s) Permanent
More details (document) 55740 - PD -Technical Assistant - Hop Nursery - May 2024.docx