Te Awamutu
Join our Crop Monitoring team in a physically demanding role working outdoors to help us complete soil core collections.
We have opportunities for work across a large area so get in contact to discuss the work available in your area.
- Soil core collections occurs between now and October, this is generally a casual position working as and when required as dictated by client demands for the soil sampling service.
- There is flexibility to work between one and four days per week
- A typical day of soil core collecting involves travelling to a farm and conducting the soil testing programme
- You will require a level of fitness for this position as you will be walking approx. 5 kms per day across dairy or dry stock farms and Kiwi fruit orchards
- You will also be climbing gates to access paddocks, bending repetitively as you use a probe to extract a soil sample and carrying a backpack with approx. 5kgs of soil core collections.
What you'll bring to the team:
- No Prior experience needed! If you are committed to working, and are comfortable walking around a farm we will provide you all the necessary training
- Good physical fitness, this role is an active role where you will be on your feet walking and bending throughout the day
- A full, current, and clean NZ driver's licence
- Experience driving a 4WD Ute on farms/ country roads is required plus you will require your own 4WD - Mileage will be reimbursed
- Ability to follow instructions and comply with Health and Safety requirements
- A current First Aid Certificate is preferred however we can supply this training if you meet all other criteria.
A bit about us
For over 160 years PGG Wrightson (PGW) have worked alongside New Zealand farmers to service their on-farm needs, supporting our common goal of helping grow the country. Key to these partnerships and our business success are our people. More than anything else, our people are what set us apart and allow us to be successful at what we do every day.
Contact Crop Monitoring Coordinator, Carmen Pieterse 027 363 8802 for more information.
To find out more about working at PGG Wrightson or to view other opportunities please visit careers.pggwrightson.co.nz
Apply now!
Applications close on Friday, 12 April 2024.
