Senior Assessor

**The Opportunity**:
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We have a summer job available for a person eager to work outdoors on farms conducting measurements on a range of grass species for Plant Field Trials and Plant Varietal Rights (PVR). An interest in growing plants and keeping them clean and weed-free is required.

This is seasonal work on a casual basis - as and when is required, starting in November 2023.

Ideally based in the Lincoln region.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Conduct measurements on a range of grass species for PVR, plus cereals and other fodder crops.
- You will work under the supervision of experienced AsureQuality team members until you gain approval to carry out inspections independently.
- Data entry input field survey data into Excel.
- Work independently or in a team of 2-3 people.
- Follow health & safety requirements.
- Drive a work vehicle to commute to trial sites.

**Key Benefits**:

- Full training will be provided on the job.
- Pay rate of $27.59 per hour. Overtime pay rate of $34.48 per hour, for any hours worked in excess of 80 hours per fortnight.
- Enjoy working outdoors during the sunny summer weather.
- Casual contract, commencing 13 November 2023.

**About You**:
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The right fit people for these roles will have:

- Prior arable / on-farm work experience
- Completed at least two agriculture tertiary papers
- Can-do attitude and ability to work well in a team while under pressure
- High attention to detail, excellent customer service and great written and verbal communication skills
- Available to work for on a casual basis, from now until late summer

**About us**:
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Everyday our experienced team of 1800+ people work alongside farmers, producers, and others throughout the food supply chain to help them uphold what Aotearoa stands for in food - a higher standard of quality and safety.

We are passionate about our shared role as Kaitiaki Kai, guardians of food, and have a deep responsibility to do the right thing for food and the environments it comes from.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining great people, and supporting them to be the best they can be. We know diverse teams are stronger teams and we believe in fairness and opportunity for all.

**Helping Aotearoa shape a better food world - Join us today