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Technical Assistant - Bee Biology & Productivity - Plant & Food Research

Hamilton

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September 3, 2024

Technical Assistant
Bee Biology & Productivity
Ruakura, New Zealand
Vacancy number: 56245
Casual

Do you enjoy working with bees? 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 apiculture.
What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua
This role provides technical support for pollination and apicultural research projects, including field and laboratory work. Experience working with honeybees is not essential, although the successful candidate will have a high level of comfort working around stinging insects with appropriate PPE provided.

This varied role will see you:
  • Assisting with practical aspects of beekeeping 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:

  • Be physically fit and able to do heavy lifting work.
  • Flexibility to work outside normal working hours from time-to-time due to seasonal demands.
  • A good eye for detail and ability to communicate clearly.
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, we're 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 world's 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 #
56245

Posted on
03 Sep 2024

Closes on
17 Sep 2024 23:55

Location(s)
Hamilton

Expertise
Animal Science, Animal Production

Job level(s)
Student, Entry/graduate, Other

Work type(s)
Casual

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