This is an excellent opportunity to apply your practical skills while developing your knowledge in an applied field support career. The role is to assist the Research Farm Team Leader with the operation of the Barenbrug research farm, providing support to the company's research and development, pasture systems and foundation seed programmes.
The Assistant Research Farm Manager supports the farm users and ensures the farm and facilities are tidy and well maintained, to help Barenbrug achieve its business objective – of being the leading pasture company for farmers.
You will be a key member of the research farm team, as well as develop and maintain strong relationships with members of the plant breeding team, pasture systems team and production team.
About you: You are practical and enjoy working outdoors. You have a passion for plants, an eye for detail and an interest in agriculture and research. You will want to make a positive difference in the New Zealand pastoral industry. You will value the importance of teamwork and strive to assist other team members as much as you can, along with having a real drive for professional work. The ability to achieve a high standard of accuracy in your work is a must for this role. A positive attitude and personal responsibility are also essential.
Key attributes are: Excellent attitude and desire to learn new skills
Commitment to continuous improvement
Teams focused, with the ability to work effectively and co-operatively with others
Committed to quality and timeliness
Effective communication skills with the ability to meet deadlines
Strong problem-solving skills
Reliable with a proven track record
Current driver licence is a requirement
Ideally, at least 5 years practical farm or field technician experience
What's in it for you: A career with a proven primary industry leader
Career opportunities
Working with a small, dedicated team
Health / life / income protection insurance
A land-based role offering great work/life balance
Strong practical skills with high attention to detail
Mechanical skills and experience
Motivated to have a career in agriculture and an interest in applied research
Experience in field work, working with crops and animals
Post secondary qualification
High level of integrity
Team player
Experience operating tractors, harvesters and various implements
Experienced with use of agrichemicals, fertilisers and Growsafe certified
Heavy trade and forklift licence
What we will offer you:
Barenbrug has a great company culture and invests heavily in training and development opportunities for our employees.
A dynamic work environment where you will be part of a diverse team of talented specialists, focussed on delivering products and solutions that make a difference on the pastoral farms of New Zealand.
As part of a global company, we offer global exchange opportunities.
We will encourage you to balance your work commitments and personal interests, giving you time to continue your involvement in the community, and pursue other outside of work activities.
We aim to achieve 8am - 4.30pm workdays Monday - Friday, 5 days per week. Due to seasonal demands, we operate flexible working hours, ensuring that staff work an average 40 hours per week over a year.
We have a strong social conscience. We all spend time assisting with community projects, creating regenerative native blocks, and sharing our agronomic expertise with external groups.
A competitive remuneration will be offered, together with an excellent benefits package that includes medical, life and income protection insurance.
What's Next You can download the Information Document containing Position description and a copy of our Pre-employment application form from our website.
To apply by email, please attach your CV, a hand written cover letter and a completed Pre-employment application form and email to Barenbrug NZ Ltd, 2547 Old West Coast Road, R.D.1, Christchurch 7671. Closes 20 September 2024
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
How many years' experience do you have as a Farm Manager?
Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?
Do you have a current Police Check (Criminal Record Check) for employment?
Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?
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