Agricultural technician, Kaihangarau ahuwhenua
Also known as
- Agricultural service technician, agricultural field technician, agricultural science technician, agriscience technician, agricultural research technician, agriculture and forestry technical specialist, agronomy technician
Agricultural technicians perform tests and experiments to support agricultural scientists in plant and animal research, breeding and nutrition.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$60K to $101K
Most common
$136K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-4 years
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
- perform tests and experiments
- collect and study plants and animals
- cultivate land
- set up laboratory and field equipment
- record research information and data
- manage farm and forestry work
- prepare reports and presentations
- supervise workers
Practical
Investigative
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- to do an apprenticeship in automotive engineering and mechanics
- a New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 4)
- a relevant tertiary qualification in agriculture or similar area
- experience in similar work
- a Class 2, 4 or 5 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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