About Us:New Zealand Apples and Pears Incorporated (NZAPI) promotes and represents the New Zealand pipfruit industry - growers, packers, and exporters of apples and pears - in domestic and export markets. 100% owned by New Zealand pipfruit growers, NZAPI is focused on developing and promoting access to overseas markets, undertaking research and development, and representing pipfruit interests.About the Role:We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Crop Protection Advisor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the industry crop protection programme; identifying, monitoring, addressing and communicating best practice, updates, emerging risks, and opportunities.About You:We are looking for someone wanting to progress a technical based career that thrives in sharing knowledge and information with a wide stakeholder base. A great role for someone with operational or technical experience in either spraying, crop protection, or agrichemicals. In particular, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:3+ years experience in crop protection and pest management that includes spray application and agrichemical use in the horticulture industry in New Zealand.Ability to understand and practically apply technical knowledge.Confidently communicate crop protection and agrichemical knowledge and information with growers and take pride in providing industry good outcomes.Ability to build working relationships with a range of stakeholders will be foundational to monitoring and communicating industry challenges, issues, and new developments.Strong written and oral communication skills, and attention to detail with the ability to manage and keep up to date critical industry information and systems.Excellent team player able to work with a dynamic team to achieve common objectives.Qualifications in a relevant science/horticulture discipline would be advantageous.What We Offer:NZAPI offers a flexible work environment and an opportunity to come in and make a real difference to support one of Hawke's Bay and New Zealand's most important industries.How to Apply: If you are passionate about crop protection and have the expertise to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.Closing Date – Sunday 17th November 2024
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