Seed Production Agronomist

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• Permanent
• Full time
• Lincoln

About the Company:

Grasslanz Technology Limited is a commercial subsidiary of the New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science (BSI). Grasslanz is a specialist provider of plant and microbial technology and focuses on providing proprietary technologies for the primary sector. The company works with domestic and international investors, commercial partners and research organisations to grow science opportunities into innovative new products that create value.

Grasslanz’ vision is to grow the value of plant and microbial solutions backed by science. Grasslanz is recognised globally as a premier source of grass endophytes and white clover, and a world leader in the development of temperate forage cultivars. We reinvest royalty revenue into research and development, primarily with the BSI, to innovate and grow our product portfolio. The company has several subsidiaries and joint ventures, including Grasslands Innovation Limited, AgResearch USA Ltd, Grasslanz Technology Australia Pty Ltd, and Endophyte Innovation.

The company has a turnover of approximately $12m per year, with 16 employees across the Commercial team and the Seed Production Unit. Employees have expertise in seed production, research project management, intellectual property management, contract management, product development management, and customer relationship management.

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About the role:

Grow innovation with Grasslanz Technology

Are you looking for an agronomy role that’s more than “business as usual”? At Grasslanz Technology, we combine science and seed production to deliver plant and microbial innovations. We’re looking for a Seed Production Agronomist to join our collaborative Lincoln-based team and play a key role in producing high-grade seed that underpins our global reputation.

This is a role where agronomy meets innovation. You’ll work closely with leading scientists, seed companies, landowners, and industry experts, gaining exposure beyond what a typical agronomy role offers. From crop planning and husbandry to specialist seed production and client engagement, you’ll be at the heart of connecting science with real-world farming outcomes.

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What you’ll be doing:

• Leading agronomy oversight across nucleus and breeders’ seed crops and nurseries.
  
  
• Shaping crop plans, rotations, and isolations to deliver high-quality seed.
  
  
• Engaging directly with clients, industry groups, and landowners.
  
  
• Getting hands-on with specialist machinery, seed harvest, and cleaning.
  
  
• Helping drive innovation in seed production alongside a supportive team.

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About you:

• A background in agriculture, arable farming, or agronomy (degree preferred).
  
  
• Strong crop management know-how, especially in forage seed production.
  
  
• Practical experience with agrichemicals, rotations, irrigation, or farm machinery.
  
  
• A proactive, flexible team player who thrives on quality and innovation.

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What we offer:

At Grasslanz, you’ll find more variety, more learning, and more opportunity than most agronomy roles. You’ll collaborate with scientists, commercial partners, and industry leaders while helping deliver world-class seed technology that makes a difference on farms here in New Zealand and around the globe.

Bring your skills, curiosity, and passion for agriculture—and grow your career with Grasslanz.

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Apply Now!

If this sounds like you, apply today on the link below with a cover letter detailing why you feel you would be suitable for this position. 

For further information, please contact Megan Skiffington, Chief Executive Officer – Grasslanz at megan.skiffington@grasslanz.com.

To view the full position description, please click here

Applications close: 29 September 2025