Field Agronomist

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 position will be fulltime and will be based in Rolleston, New Zealand.

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.

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?

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Working rights to live and work full time in New Zealand.
• Tertiary qualification in Agricultural Science or equivalent,
• Previous experience in product development,
• Well-developed computer skills with MS Word and Excel,
• Good oral and written communication skills,
• Valid driver’s licence,
• Self-directed (comfortable working in isolation),
• Commitment to working safely and contributing to improved work practices.

Preferred:

• Experience in a Research and Development role or held and Agricultural industry position, preferably with exposure to horticulture,
• Current GrowSafe accreditation,
• Basic statistics and trial design knowledge,
• Experience in or understanding of spray application,
• Knowledge of product registration requirements,
• Computing skills with MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint and Agriculture Research Manager (ARM).

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, gender identity, personality, thinking styles or background.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. For more information about out I&D strategy and our commitments to inclusion and diversity, and how it supports our success, please go to Inclusion & Diversity at Bayer 

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.