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🥝 60344 Technical Assistant - Vine Performance - Plant & Food Research

Science New Zealand | Auckland, New Zealand | Posted June 28, 2026

Job Description

Technical Assistant
Vine Performance

Mt Albert, New Zealand
Vacancy number: 60344
Minimum 2hours 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
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