Senior Scientist - Applied Farming Research

Beef + Lamb New Zealand is looking for a dedicated Senior Scientist - Forage and Farm Systems to impact sheep and beef farming positively. Apply your research to real-world solutions benefiting local farmers.

This permanent role until December 2030 focuses on applied research in sheep and beef systems. You’ll lead high-impact projects, translating complex scientific findings into usable solutions. Strong partnership with farmers will be key to developing and testing practical applications that boost farm productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on forage and farm systems

• Create practical tools for farmer guidance

• Work directly with farmers on-farm solutions

• Ensure tangible improvements in farm resilience

• Champion sheep and beef collaboration initiatives

Requirements:

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field

• 7+ years in agricultural research or extension

• Experience in conducting on-farm trials

• Proven ability to create impactful farming tools/models

• Strong grasp of soil, pasture, and livestock interplay

Join us to advance New Zealand's sheep and beef farming through applied science and farmer engagement.
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