General Farm Worker
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- Permanent
- Full Time
- Invermay
Mō te Pakihi | About the Company:
As part of the Government’s reset of the science, innovation and technology system, on 1 July 2025, AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research, and Scion merged to form the New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science, trading as the Bioeconomy Science Institute.
This merger has created a world-class research organisation of globally significant size and scale, with over 2,000 employees — including scientists, researchers, and support staff. It brings together fundamental science knowledge and expertise in the natural resources that underpin the bioeconomy and the native estate, alongside applied research capabilities in manufacturing, agritech and biotech, and the food and fibre sectors.
Our people drive innovation and commercial outcomes in the bioeconomy, using research and technology to support enduring economic growth and resilience, a healthy environment, and positive social outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand.
This position sits under the current AgResearch group of the Bioeconomy Science Institute.
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Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role
Invermay Farm is a busy research farm conducting many trials involving sheep, deer and cattle. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is enthusiastic and passionate about the farming industry to join the farm team of 5 on a permanent basis.
Reporting to the Research Farm Manager - Invermay, this position is based at our Invermay Campus in Mosgiel, Dunedin. The farm team works closely with science teams, supporting each other to provide services to science in the management and implementation of research trials.
The General Farm Worker will complete general farm duties including assistance with livestock management, lambing, sheep, deer and cattle trial work. They will assist with field servicing of experiments to ensure trials are implemented according to design protocol and that field resources are maintained to a functional standard, supporting the effective delivery of operational farm activities in line with trial plans and good farming practice.
- General farm duties including assistance with livestock management - sheep, deer and cattle trial work as required.
- Intensive lambing – including the completion of fully recorded lambing events.
- Working with Science to support research goals.
- General maintenance on the farm, including weed spraying, pasture topping, and repairing fencing.
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Ōpūmanawa | About you
- 2+ years previous farm experience, including good working knowledge of animal health, stock handling and recording, experience with TruTest an advantage.
- Current full drivers’ licence.
- A keen, motivated attitude, along with good communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously while being part of a collaborative team.
- Demonstrates safe workplace behaviour by taking all practicable steps to ensure own and other’s safety in the workplace.
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Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
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 make sure our people feel supported and enjoy being part of the team.
You can view the complete list here: http://www.agresearchcareers.co.nz/working-here/our-benefits/
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Tono Mai | Apply Now!
If this sounds like you, apply today on the link below with your CV and a cover letter detailing why you feel you would be suitable for this position.
We will be progressing the recruitment as applications come in, so if you are interested, please apply now!
To view the position description, please click here
For further information about the role, please contact Jason Douglas, Research Farm Manager – Invermay, on jason.douglas@agresearch.co.nz
Applications close Sunday 23rd November 2025.
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