Field Agronomist – New Zealand, Hawke’s Bay

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ‘Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Where do you want to go?

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to undertake an applied research and product development program to generate technical information for use in product registration and marketing.

The role is responsible for evaluating new and existing crop protection products and to develop recommendations for their commercial use.  The role also includes the opportunity to contribute to the running of a national trial program and work in project teams with Marketing and Sales colleagues.

This is a 2 year contract, full time hours. A full NZ drivers licence will be required, along with suitable work rights to work full time in New Zealand.

Do something that moves you.

• Completing the allocated field trial programs to allow key development decisions to be made,
• Analysing, interpreting and communicating trial data,
• Identifying and proposing new product development opportunities and evaluating their potential
• Providing product training and technical support to internal and external customers,
• Sustaining a high level of technical expertise by maintaining an extensive technical understanding of the range of Bayer CropScience crop protection products.

Does this sound like you?

• Tertiary qualification in Agricultural Science or equivalent
• Previous experience in product development, preferably in Horticulture
• Experience in or understanding of spray application
• Well-developed computer skills with MS Word and Excel
• Good oral and written communication skills, including basic statistics and trial design knowledge
• Valid NZ driver’s licence, along with being comfortable driving on remote farm areas
• Be self-motivated, with the ability to work in isolation
• Strong time management skills to ensure delivery of project timelines
• Commitment to working safely and contributing to improved work practices

Be You @ Bayer

We are committed to creating a culture where people can be their best, in an environment that values inclusion, diversity and flexibility. At Bayer everyone belongs, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We also welcome applicants with diverse educational backgrounds, professional knowledge, personality types, thinking styles and life experiences. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

Be part of something bigger

At Bayer we support your career. Ready to join our team? Click Apply. For more information about this role and the innovative suite of benefits on offer, get in contact with our Talent Acquisition Team via jobs.anz@bayer.com

Recruitment agencies please note that this position will be managed via our in-house Talent Acquisition Team. Bayer does not accept any unsolicited resumes.