Salad Agronomist - New Zealand

Opportunities to contribute towards shaping the future of the fresh produce industry are hard to find. With this role, you'll have this opportunity while still being fully 'hands on' amongst the crop.

Our client is a prominent business within New Zealand's fresh produce sector. They seek an Experienced Salad Agronomist with a strong technical skillset to optimise yields and quality.

Whether you have direct experience of growing salad vegetables or come from a cereals background, this is a chance to broaden your horizons personally and professionally.

The client is a fully accredited SSE employer in partnership with New Zealand Immigration.

Day-to-day:

Walking 350-400ha of plants including broccoli and lettuce

Responsibility for all crop production

Operational responsibility

Positively contribute to company culture, vision and team ethos

Making sound agronomy decisions (from a technical and commercial standpoint)

Communicating through multiple channels (within and beyond the team)

Contributing to industry discussion around key issues/policy on a national level (through professional bodies, steer groups, biosecurity committees etc)

What you will have:

Proven success in growing fresh produce or leading trials

Strong technical agronomy skillset

BASIS and/or FACTS are desirable

Degree in a related field (e.g. crop science, farm business management etc)

Ability to communicate and be a team player

What you will receive:

Excellent salary package (unrivalled in real terms for similar roles in the UK)

Relocation package

Assistance in securing accommodation

Supportive, inclusive and friendly atmosphere with regular social events

To apply:

For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Jon Handley on: Office or e-mail your CV and covering letter to

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