Assessor - Plant Health Surveying

• We have the opportunity for 4 people interested in plant health, getting outdoors on farms assessing crop conditions. Start 9 November 2026 and finish end of January 2027.
• You will visit client farms and conduct plant disease surveys on specific vegetable crops, collect samples for testing, to check whether they meet plant export requirements.
• Based in Lincoln.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct plant disease surveys on specific crops and assist with plant export phytosanitary requirements, in accordance with MPI specifications.
• Communicate effectively with farmers.
• Work individually or in teams of 2 where required.
• Follow health & safety requirements.
• Drive a work vehicle to commute to customer farms.
• You will work under the supervision of experienced AsureQuality team members until you gain approval to carry out inspections independently.

The right fit people for these roles will have

• Prior arable or horticulture / on-farm work experience.
• Completed at least two agriculture tertiary papers.
• A full driver's licence.
• Can-do attitude and ability to work well in a team while under pressure.
• High attention to detail, excellent customer service and great written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work 40 hours per week. Hours can vary due to weather conditions.

Key Benefits

• Full training will be provided on the job
• Pay rate of $31.10 per hour.
• Ability to use a tool of trade vehicle
• Enjoy working outdoors during the sunny summer weather
• Fixed term contract for 3 months, min 20 hours pw and max 50 hours pw (Monday - Friday) expectation is 40 hrs a week, weather depending

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