60344 Technical Assistant - Vine Performance - Plant & Food Research

Science New Zealand

📍 Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 💼 Waged, Permanent 🕒 Posted July 08, 2026

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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

            
            
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Job Details

Location Auckland, Auckland
Job Type Waged, Permanent
Category Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians
Posted Date July 08, 2026
Application Deadline August 17, 2026