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Restaurant - Food Service
Technical Assistant - Vine Performance - Plant & Food Research
Restaurant - Food Service
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Remote / WFH
Science New Zealand
Job Description
Technical Assistant
Vine Performance
Mt Albert, New Zealand
Vacancy number: 60344
Minimum 2 hours per week
Grow and nurture high-quality plants that support field planting and research outcomes
Maintain optimal greenhouse conditions to ensure a thriving plant collection
Play a hands-on role in supporting a productive and well-run horticultural environment
What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua
Monitor and maintain plant watering and irrigation systems.
Support pest and disease control programmes, including spraying activities.
Propagate and maintain healthy kiwifruit plant collections.
Carry out plant care tasks including pruning, potting, training, and fertilising.
Maintain clean, safe, and organised greenhouse and potting areas.
Provide support with day-to-day greenhouse operations and deputy manager duties
What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako
To be successful in this role, the minimum qualifications required are:
Strong plant husbandry skills, with a genuine interest in plants
Good understanding of plant care, including watering requirements (training provided)
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Confident communicator, able to work effectively with others
Physically fit and comfortable working in a greenhouse and outdoor conditions
Current Growsafe certificate is an advantage, or willingness to undertake certification
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
At Plant & Food Research Group, we offer excellent employee benefits and flexibility, such as;
Four weeks annual leave, additional 7 days’ leave and generous paid parental leave
Excellent benefit choices in retirement savings and wellbeing & health
Focus on health and wellbeing with enhanced sick leave
Ongoing career development opportunities
Auckland based onsite childcare
About us | Ko wai mātou
We've built something new. AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research and Scion have come together to form the Bioeconomy Science Institute. We are more than 2200 people working to support the growth and resilience of the bioeconomy in New Zealand and beyond.
Together, our world-class science can do more to advance innovation in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, biotechnology and manufacturing; protect and enhance ecosystems from biosecurity threats and climate risks; and develop new bio-based technologies and products.
This position sits under the current Plant & Food Research group of the Bioeconomy Science Institute.
For further details about the Bioeconomy Science Institute can be found on our website, watch this Bioeconomy Science Institute short clip.
We welcome applicants who are excited to join us on this change journey.
Applicaitons close Sunday 26 July 2026 at 11:55pm
Job Details
Crown research institute Plant & Food Research
Reference # 60344
Posted on 03 Jul 2026
Closes on 26 Jul 2026 23:55
Location(s) Auckland
Expertise Crop Production
Job level(s) Technician
Work type(s) Waged, Permanent
More details (document) 60344_PD_TechnicalAssistant_20260609.docx
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Vine Performance
Mt Albert, New Zealand
Vacancy number: 60344
Minimum 2 hours per week
Grow and nurture high-quality plants that support field planting and research outcomes
Maintain optimal greenhouse conditions to ensure a thriving plant collection
Play a hands-on role in supporting a productive and well-run horticultural environment
What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua
Monitor and maintain plant watering and irrigation systems.
Support pest and disease control programmes, including spraying activities.
Propagate and maintain healthy kiwifruit plant collections.
Carry out plant care tasks including pruning, potting, training, and fertilising.
Maintain clean, safe, and organised greenhouse and potting areas.
Provide support with day-to-day greenhouse operations and deputy manager duties
What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako
To be successful in this role, the minimum qualifications required are:
Strong plant husbandry skills, with a genuine interest in plants
Good understanding of plant care, including watering requirements (training provided)
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Confident communicator, able to work effectively with others
Physically fit and comfortable working in a greenhouse and outdoor conditions
Current Growsafe certificate is an advantage, or willingness to undertake certification
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
At Plant & Food Research Group, we offer excellent employee benefits and flexibility, such as;
Four weeks annual leave, additional 7 days’ leave and generous paid parental leave
Excellent benefit choices in retirement savings and wellbeing & health
Focus on health and wellbeing with enhanced sick leave
Ongoing career development opportunities
Auckland based onsite childcare
About us | Ko wai mātou
We've built something new. AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research and Scion have come together to form the Bioeconomy Science Institute. We are more than 2200 people working to support the growth and resilience of the bioeconomy in New Zealand and beyond.
Together, our world-class science can do more to advance innovation in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, biotechnology and manufacturing; protect and enhance ecosystems from biosecurity threats and climate risks; and develop new bio-based technologies and products.
This position sits under the current Plant & Food Research group of the Bioeconomy Science Institute.
For further details about the Bioeconomy Science Institute can be found on our website, watch this Bioeconomy Science Institute short clip.
We welcome applicants who are excited to join us on this change journey.
Applicaitons close Sunday 26 July 2026 at 11:55pm
Job Details
Crown research institute Plant & Food Research
Reference # 60344
Posted on 03 Jul 2026
Closes on 26 Jul 2026 23:55
Location(s) Auckland
Expertise Crop Production
Job level(s) Technician
Work type(s) Waged, Permanent
More details (document) 60344_PD_TechnicalAssistant_20260609.docx
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