Job Description: Junior Research Officer
Position Purpose: The purpose of this position is to support delivery of research activity from the
Whenua Haumanu Programme through analysing and assisting in reporting
and publication of data from all aspects of the Programme.
This includes integrating, analysing, and reporting data for quarterly reports
to the Ministry of Primary Industries, preparation of newsletters, regularly
updating public and scientific presentations, and continuing the development
of methods and protocols for all parts of the Whenua Haumanu Programme.
Department: School of Agriculture and Environment (SAE)
Location: Manawatū
Reports to: Agricultural Group Leader through the Whenua Haumanu Programme Leader
and Programme Manager.
Responsible for: Nil
Delegations: Nil
Job Title: Junior Research Officer
Key relationships: Internal External
SAE Agriculture Group Leader Various stakeholders in the
Whenua Haumanu Programme team pastoral sector associated with
SAE Academic and Professional Staff the Whenua Haumanu
Undergraduate and Postgraduate students Programme
who are undertaking activities associated
with the Whenua Haumanu Programme
Massey University: We are a world-leading university in many academic disciplines and fields of
research. Our point of difference is research that is connected to community
and industry. Our researchers are developing expertise and skills to advance
human knowledge and understanding. Working together across disciplines
and locations, we solve national and global problems through fundamental,
applied and interdisciplinary research, while culturally and artistically
enriching our world.

We are deeply committed to being a Te Tiriti-led university, demonstrating
authentic leadership in contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand as we uphold Te
Tiriti o Waitangi, the founding document of our nation, and its principles
through our practice. We embrace this not just as an obligation but as a real
opportunity for the nation and its people.

Our educators are preparing a new generation of global leaders. Our students
are diverse and are attracted to Massey because they want to achieve their
personal goals or make their mark in the world. They experience world-class
learning that recognises their intellectual and cultural strengths, expands their
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horizons and prepares them to contribute to a rapidly transforming world with
skills, critical and creative thinking and leadership.
We will be renowned for our passion and caring attitude. All Massey campuses
will be innovation ecosystems, acting as magnets for smart enterprises.
Wherever we are, we will operate in partnerships founded on respect, trust
and mutual benefit. Massey is not only defined by what we do, but by how we
do it.
The School of Agriculture and Environment is a leading international School in
School of Agriculture
education and research on the development of sustainable land based
and Environment
primary industries, and on understanding and managing the geodiversity and
biodiversity of New Zealand’s ecosystems.

Massey core capabilities
At Massey we are Tiriti-led, upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles through our practice, we:

• Demonstrate awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand

society.

• Understand the relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in relation to the work of the University and the

people we serve.

• Embracing Te Reo in relevant and practical ways in our workplace interactions and engagement

with external stakeholders, giving expression to Tikanga Māori and protocols that demonstrates
that we respect and value Māori conventions in appropriate settings.At Massey we work together with mutual respect and caring. we:

• Act with integrity and trustworthiness and give credit to others for the work they do.
• Work cooperatively and inter-dependently to foster and promote the One University approach.
• Share knowledge and communicate professionally with courtesy and mutual respect.
• Are ethical in all transactions, working within the parameters of our policies and procedures.
• Are direct, truthful and maintain confidentiality.
• Seek to understand and appreciate our differences.
• Keep ourselves and others safe; work together to embrace with the University's health, safety

and wellbeing policies, procedures and programmes; display commitment by actively supporting
all safety and wellbeing initiatives: and by actively engaging in health and safety improvement
opportunities.
At Massey we are future-focused, results- oriented and strive for excellence. we:

• Take ownership and responsibility for delivering results to support achievement of University

objectives.

• Provide the best quality services to our customers (internal and external) ensuring our students/

stakeholders are at the heart of everything we do.

• Deliver or support world-class research, teaching and learning and citizenship.
• Take personal responsibility for our performance, take pride in doing our job well, and commit to

ongoing personal and professional development.

• Are motivated and create a positive working environment where our values are reinforced.
• Anticipate and respond with agility and resilience to the changing needs of the University and the

communities we serve.
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• Seek ways to improve our services to deliver in an efficient and effective way.
• Embrace technology and apply this innovatively to better meet the needs of those we serve.
• Challenge ourselves to reach our potential and help bring out the best in others.
• Understand how what we do contributes to the objectives of the University.

Accountabilities
Research Support • Support the Programme Manager and Research Leads in meeting the
Whenua Haumanu Programme reporting and output requirements,
through integrating, analysing, and reporting data from multiple parts of
the Programme, including but not limited to, animal, pasture, soils,
environmental and production data.

• Ensure that data is presented in a manner required for quarterly reports,

presentations, and for industry and scientific publications.

• Keep information sheets, the Whenua Haumanu website, social media

pages and newsletter data up to date.

• Assist in the collection of research data from the field and the laboratory

under instruction from the Programme Lead. These may include, but are
not limited to, animal, pasture, soils and environmental data.

• Help to collate information for literature reviews and help write these

literature reviews and annotated bibliographies under direction from
Programme Lead.

• Support Research Leads and Operations Manager with documentation

and maintenance of research protocols.

• Undertake other duties and responsibilities which may be assigned from

time to time by the Programme Lead. improvement.

• Provide guidance and support to postgraduate students as requested by

Programme Lead.

• Understand Health & Safety requirements, contribute to risk

assessments, and ensure compliance with all relevant guidelines.

• Ensure that key daily and weekly tasks are completed in a timely manner,

whilst allowing time to respond to urgent requests relating specifically to
data capture, processing or analysis.

• Support an environment of collaboration, teamwork and cooperation.
• Be willing to undertake duties other than those outlined, as assigned by

the Programme Lead.


Collegiality • Participate fully in academic activities of the Whenua Haumanu
Programme and develop and maintain effective liaison with colleagues.

• Motivate and create a positive working environment where Massey

University values are reinforced.
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Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications: • A postgraduate degree in Agricultural, Horticultural or Animal Science,
or related science discipline, OR proven high-level equivalent
experience and expertise.

• Proven track record in report writing and/or publication.
• Demonstrated ability in oral communication and presenting to varying

audiences.


Experience: • Experience with collecting and maintaining experimental data from
field experimentation.

• Experience with, and strong interest in, data collection and

manipulation, both manual and automated via electronic equipment.

• Experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word and

Power Point, in presenting analysed data in a manner that makes it easy
to understand by end user of that information.

• Experience with data analysis using both Excel and statistical

programmes that could include R, SAS, SPSS or Minitab.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of pastoral management

practices for cattle and sheep in New Zealand.

Pre-employment checks
Essential • Qualifications check.

• Requirement to pass a Criminal and Traffic Convictions (Security)

Check performed by the Ministry of Justice.

• Hold a valid NZ driver’s licence.

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