Agricultural technician, Kaihangarau ahuwhenua
Also known as
- Agricultural laboratory technician, agricultural field technician, agricultural science technician, agriscience technician
- , Kaihangarau Pūtaiao
Agricultural technicians perform tests and experiments to support agricultural scientists in plant and animal research, breeding and nutrition.
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$59K to $98K
Most common
$121K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Agricultural technicians
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends
- usually work in laboratories and outdoors
- may work in hazardous conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be methodical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- Record research or operational data.
- Measure ingredients.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Cultivate land.
- Set up laboratory or field equipment.
- Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis.
- Examine characteristics or behaviour of living organisms.
- Collect biological specimens.
- Manage agricultural or forestry operations.
- Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.
You usually need a qualification and experience to become an agricultural technician.
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification
- experience in similar work
- to be qualified as a heavy diesel mechanic
- a relevant driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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