The Role and Opportunity

AgResearch is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Large Animal Facility Technician to join the Animal Facilities Team at the Grasslands Campus in Palmerston North.  This role is a full-time position, predominately Monday – Friday. The Large Animal Facility Technician is responsible for the day to day operational effectiveness of the Large Animal Facility and providing efficient animal support services to science groups at the Grasslands Campus.

What you will be doing

Apply today, if you are:

• Extremely reliable, have a strong work ethic and great communication skills.
• Self-motivated to ensure all necessary tasks are carried out efficiently and have common sense to be able to undertake all tasks in a safe, acceptable manner
• A professional, motivated person who is passionate about making a difference, has respect for animals and an appreciation of science
• Not afraid of getting your hands dirty and carrying out tasks that may be monotonous but necessary, such as cleaning
• Looking for a position that exposes you to or gives you a further understanding of compliance, ethics, animal husbandry/handling, research, and science
• Able to embrace, understand the importance of and comply with our compliance requirement.
• Open to work the odd weekend/public holiday or after hours when required
• Wanting to work alongside science teams, exposing you to future opportunities within the research sector

Your ideal background

• Experience handling livestock and knowledge of large animal husbandry
• Excellent communication skills including being able to understand and carry out written instructions and leaving notes for others
• Valid NZ Driver's Licence
• Physically fit
• Competent with IT
• Knowledge or experience working on research projects (preferred but not essential)

Our Benefits

When your work environment fits your values and your lifestyle, it is a better place to be. Our campuses are green, open, and developing, allowing you to enjoy your work and be productive at the same time – we offer flexibility (work from home, flexible hours) and generous benefits to make sure our people feel supported and enjoy being part of the AgResearch team.

You can view the complete list here: http://www.agresearchcareers.co.nz/working-here/our-benefits/

How to apply

Please visit our careers site; yourcareer.agresearch.co.nz to view the position description for this role.

If you want more info, please contact our Site Operations Manager on 029 243 1872

Applications close: Sunday 6 March 2022.

Please note that due to current border restrictions we will only be accepting applications from those already in New Zealand with full working rights or New Zealand and Australian Citizens & Residents overseas.

** Please note: we require all new employees to be double vaccinated against Covid19. Proof of vaccination or vaccination exemption will be required as part of our pre-employment screening process. **

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