Senior Assessor- Field Trials (Casual)

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AsureQuality is seeking a casual Field Trials Assistant in Lincoln to support the Plant & Seed group with biosecurity monitoring and field measurements for seed certification and Plant Variety Rights assessments. This as-needed role runs roughly from October 2026 to mid-January 2027, with full training and supervision before you operate independently. The ideal candidate has on-farm experience, a full driver’s license, and a tertiary Agriculture qualification or current study, plus a proactive, team oriented approach, high attention to detail, and solid communication skills. To apply, tailor your CV to show relevant farming or seed inspection experience, confirm availability for the Oct-Jan window, and demonstrate readiness to learn; highlight reliability, resilience, and alignment with AsureQuality’s Kaitiaki Kai values.

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

Field Trials Assistant – Casual
Location: Lincoln

The Opportunity
Our Plant & Seed group provides biosecurity monitoring, inspection, auditing, certification, and quality management services to the forestry, horticultural, and seeds industries.

We have an exciting casual opportunity for one motivated individual to assist with field trials over the summer season. In this role, you’ll help maintain field trials in line with the New Zealand Seed Certification Scheme, as well as carry out measurements on a range of grass species to support Plant Variety Rights (PVR) assessments – a type of intellectual property right.

This is a casual role, offered on an as-and-when required basis. The amount of work available will vary, as it is highly dependent on weather and seasonal conditions. Ideally, you will be available from October 2026 to mid-January 2027.

About You
We are looking for someone who brings:

• Prior on-farm experience and a full driver’s licence.
• A tertiary qualification in Agriculture (or working towards one).
• A go-getter attitude with the ability to work well in a team and under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail, along with great written and verbal communication skills.

Previous experience in seed or cropping inspections will be an advantage. Full training will be provided, and you will work under the supervision of experienced AsureQuality team members until approved to conduct inspections independently.

As Kaitiaki Kai – guardians of food, we take pride in doing the right thing for food and the environments it comes from. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining great people, supporting them to be their best. We know diverse teams are stronger teams and believe in fairness and opportunity for all.

If you’re looking for a hands-on summer opportunity where you can apply your agricultural knowledge, gain valuable industry experience, and contribute to protecting New Zealand’s primary industries, we’d love to hear from you.

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