Agriculture Technician
Permanent, 30 hours per week
Tēnā koutou katoa
Be a part of a dynamic organisation charged with reforming Aotearoa New Zealand’s tertiary education system – placing ākonga (learners) at the very centre.
Whakairohia he toki, tāraia te anamata
Learning with purpose, creating our futures
Ko wai mātou | About us as an organisation
At Te Kura Matatini ki Otago/Otago Polytechnic, a business division of Te Pūkenga, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform the way our vocational and applied learning is delivered.
We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining kaimahi (staff) who are passionate, creative, future-focused and dedicated to help set the direction for quality learning to meet tomorrow’s needs.
We are guided by our values of Manawa Ora | Manawa Roa | Manawa Nui We are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified, and we aspire to create a working environment that is inclusive and meets the aspirations of mana whenua ensuring equity for Māori and increasing access for all
Mō te tūraka mahi | About the role
This role in based from our Central Campus in Cromwell as will assist in the Agriculture programmes. The Agriculture Technician will mahi (work) alongside the Lecturer to provide support when teaching ākonga (learners) in a safe learning environment, predominately in a practical setting on Tinwald Farm.
The role can be adjusted and adapted to suit the right candidate while meeting the needs of ākonga and our team opportunities.
Ko wai koe | About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
· recent suitable industry experience
· good knowledge and expertise in agriculture especially stock handling and management
· experience working with farm machinery
· be an active health and safety practitioner
· experience in working with others and providing guidance
The successful applicant will uphold our organisation’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by continuously developing and upholding your understanding of our obligations and connection with Te Tiriti as an individual and as an organisation
Through recognition, empowerment and inclusion, you will give greater acknowledgement to the unmet needs of Māori, Pasifika and disabled people and their whanau.
You will have demonstrable health and safety best practices and enjoy being part of a team who support each other. You will easily be able to build and maintain relationships and communicate well via email, phone and face-to-face.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
For specific information please contact Barbara Emmitt, 0800 765 9276 or barbara.emmitt@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received so don't delay, apply now!