Crop Monitoring Scout

Join Fruitfed Horticulture, part of PGG Wrightson, as a Casual Crop Monitoring Scout.

Based in Blenheim, you'll travel across the region, visiting client properties to monitor crop health and collect samples from a range of crops, but mainly grapevines.

This role has variety, so it would suit someone who is willing to learn about a range of crops and skills, including:

• Collecting insect traps
• Inspect traps using a microscope, counting the number of pests on the trap
• Infield monitoring and sampling
• Record findings via an app
• Yield assessments
• Soil sampling

• A full, current, and clean NZ driver licence and your own reliable transport
• No Prior experience needed! If you are committed to working, have a great work ethic, and can follow instructions then we will provide you all the necessary training
• Exceptional eyesight and attention to detail
• Good physical fitness, this role is an active role where you will be on your feet walking and bending throughout the day
• An ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions
• Availability throughout the year

For over 175 years PGG Wrightson (PGW) have worked alongside New Zealand farmers to service their on-farm needs, supporting our common goal of helping grow the country.

We provide products and services nationwide to our retail stores with over 1500 employees working across PGW.

People enjoy working here because we truly value our people and we are committed to growing our employees through developing technical expertise and leadership abilities, opening the doors to a challenging and rewarding career in the rural industry.

We are committed to our company values of being Accountable, strong Leadership, showing Integrity, working Smarter alongside our teams.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.