Precision Agriculture Systems Technician (fixed Term - 6 Months)

We are seeking an experienced Precision Agriculture Systems Technician for a six month fixed term project to establish practical,efficient precision farming systems across our arable farm in Rakaia, Mid Canterbury. The role aims to deliver well-documented,reliable, and sustainable systems that can be confidently managed and supported by our existing team after project completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review existing precision agriculture systems, hardware, software, and operational processes.
• Develop and establish practical management zones using available spatial, yield, and agronomic data.
• Analyse yield maps and production data to assist in establishing long-term precision farming systems.
• Create, test, validate, and implement variable rate application maps for fertiliser, seed, crop protection products, and spotspraying.
• Configure, optimise, and standardise GPS guidance systems, RTK correction networks, displays, receivers, and associated hardware.
• Configure and test task controllers, rate controllers, and ISOBUS- compatible equipment across the farm fleet.
• Establish standard operating procedures for precision agriculture equipment and data management.
• Develop consistent processes for collecting, transferring, storing, and managing precision farming data.
• Assist in implementing precision farming technologies throughout field operations.
• Train farm managers and macinery operators in the correct operation of precision agriculture equipment and software.
• Prepare practical user guides and technical documentation for ongoing staff use.
• Complete a comprehensive project handover, including documentation, system settings, operating procedures, and staff training records.

What we are looking for:

• Qualification in precision agriculture.
• Experience with platforms such as FendtONEOffboard, Trimble AgSoftware, AgLeaderSMS, or similar.
• Experience with GIS software such as QGIS or ARCgis.
• Experience operating drones or working with satellite imagery.
• Experience with Task Maps.
• Understanding of machine calibration and equipment maintenance.

We offer:

• Work days will be Monday to Friday and sometimes weekends
• We guarantee a minimum of 40 hours per week