Assessor - Plant Health Surveying

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Four assessors are sought by AsureQuality for a fixed-term outdoor role in Lincoln, roughly three months from 9 November 2026 to the end of January 2027, covering plant health surveys on specific vegetable crops. You will visit farms, conduct disease surveys, collect samples for export phytosanitary testing, and report results while communicating with farmers, either solo or in pairs, under supervision until you’re independent. Essential are on-farm or horticulture experience, at least two agriculture papers, a full driver's licence, strong attention to detail, and solid communication under pressure. Expect 40 hours a week with weather-driven fluctuations, training on the job, and a tool of trade vehicle. Tips: tailor your CV to show field sampling, teamwork, safety, and customer service; highlight your flexibility, reliability, and willingness to start in November.

Company Description

Everyday our experienced team of 1,700+ people work alongside farmers, producers, and others throughout the food supply chain to help them uphold what Aotearoa stands for in food - a higher standard of quality and safety. 

We are passionate about our shared role as Kaitiaki Kai, guardians of food, and have a deep responsibility to do the right thing for food and the environments it comes from. 

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining great people, and supporting them to be the best they can be.  We know diverse teams are stronger teams and we believe in fairness and opportunity for all. 

Job Description

We have the opportunity for 4 people interested in plant health, getting outdoors on farms assessing crop conditions. Start 9 November 2026 and finish end of January 2027.

You will visit client farms and conduct plant disease surveys on specific vegetable crops, collect samples for testing, to check whether they meet plant export requirements.

Based in Lincoln.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct plant disease surveys on specific crops and assist with plant export phytosanitary requirements, in accordance with MPI specifications.
• Communicate effectively with farmers.
• Work individually or in teams of 2 where required.
• Follow health & safety requirements.
• Drive a work vehicle to commute to customer farms.
• You will work under the supervision of experienced AsureQuality team members until you gain approval to carry out inspections independently.

Qualifications

The right fit people for these roles will have:

• Prior arable or horticulture / on-farm work experience.
• Completed at least two agriculture tertiary papers.
• A full driver's licence.
• Can-do attitude and ability to work well in a team while under pressure.
• High attention to detail, excellent customer service and great written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work 40 hours per week. Hours can vary due to weather conditions.

Additional Information

Key Benefits:

• Full training will be provided on the job
• Pay rate of $31.10 per hour.
• Ability to use a tool of trade vehicle
• Enjoy working outdoors during the sunny summer weather
• Fixed term contract for 3 months, min 20 hours pw and max 50 hours pw (Monday - Friday) expectation is 40 hrs a week, weather depending

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