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Animal Nutrition Technician

at PGG Wrightson Seeds
Published March 1, 2025
Expires March 15, 2025
Location Lincoln, Canterbury, New Zealand
Category Animal Husbandry  Industry positions  
Job Type Full-time  
Closing Date 2025/03/25
Salary From $60K+ paid health, life & income insurance

Description

PGG Wrightson Seeds is a proprietary seed company that is part of the DLF Group, a  global seed company headquartered in Denmark. We service New Zealand and international markets, encompassing all facets of the seed market, from research and development through to seed supply and on-farm support.

PGG Wrightson Seeds’ objective is to enhance the profitability and resilience of farmers and growers by providing them with proprietary forages that provide high quality feed for improved animal performance and production.

 

About the role:
PGG Wrightson Seeds are seeking a Nutrition Technician to be based at our Kimihia Research Farm, Lincoln servicing our research farms in both Lincoln and Oxford.

 

Duties & responsibilities:

  • Generating, collating and reporting production data from our Marshdale Farm site - Oxford
  • Assist with planning, executing and reporting on R&D animal nutrition-based projects at our Kimihia Research site - Lincoln
  • Providing support for field days and farm visits to both Marshdale and Kimihia
  • Support Marshdale Farm operations with stock shifts, irrigation and development program where required
  • Provide support for commercial activities associated with seed sales

In this position, you will work closely with people who are recognised internationally as leaders in their field. You will be learning from leading scientists, animal nutritionists and experienced agronomists. This is a great career opportunity.

 

Desirable skills & experience:

  • A relevant qualification in an agricultural or science related discipline or recent and relevant experience in a similar role
  • Ability to work on spreadsheets and analyse data - using Excel.
  • Presentation and report writing skills.
  • An affinity to farming and agriculture, ideally with experience with stock handling and machine operation
  • Physically fit and happy to work outdoors in a variety of weather, some Saturdays on a roster may be required.

 

Knowledge of animal nutrition and/or farm systems will be valuable however after joining PGG Wrightson Seeds you will be part of a professional development program to support your ongoing learning.

PGG Wrightson Seeds is committed to creating long lasting, successful careers for their people. If you fit the criteria above, have a strong affinity to farming and are keen to join a high performing culture then please apply via our career website and upload your resume and cover letter.

To request a position description please email: recruitment@pggwrightsonseeds.co.nz

This role closes at 5pm on the 25th March 2025.

 

 

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