Junior Agronomist
Job Outline
Grow Your Future with LeaderBrand
At LeaderBrand, we’re passionate about growing fresh, healthy food — and growing great people. As one of New Zealand’s leading horticultural businesses, we’re known for our innovation, sustainability, and commitment to making a healthier world through vegetables.
This is your chance to kickstart your career in agronomy with a company that’s future-focused and full of opportunity. As a Junior Agronomist, you’ll be out in the field, learning the science behind growing crops, leading seasonal teams, and helping drive smarter, more sustainable farming practices. If you’re motivated by challenge, love working outdoors, and want to make a real impact on food security and the environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Why LeaderBrand?
- Be part of a purpose-driven business that’s leading the way in fresh produce
- Learn and grow with mentoring, training, and leadership opportunities
- Work in a culture that values people, progress, and the planet
- Contribute to sustainability and innovation in large-scale vegetable production
Why Gisborne?
Gisborne offers more than just a job — it’s a lifestyle. With stunning beaches, a warm climate, and a laid-back vibe, it’s the perfect place to enjoy work-life balance. Whether you’re into surfing, the great outdoors, food and wine, or just soaking up the sun, Gisborne is a place where you can thrive — professionally and personally.
About The Role
As a Junior Agronomist, you’ll be right where the action is—supporting crop health and agronomy, overseeing daily farm operations, and helping ensure our produce is grown to the highest standard. You’ll work closely with our Salad Leaf Production Manager and wider farm team, contributing to everything from planting and irrigation to harvesting and infrastructure maintenance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Monitoring crop health and implementing protection and irrigation plans
- Operating machinery and supporting groundwork, planting, and harvesting
- Supporting staff scheduling, onboarding, and training
- Ensuring environmental compliance and responsible resource use
- Maintaining accurate records and upholding health & safety standards
- Communicating effectively across teams and business units
No two days are the same, and you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
About You
You’re a practical, reliable team player who enjoys working outdoors and isn’t afraid to get stuck in. You bring strong communication and leadership skills, and you’re confident making decisions and solving problems on the go.
We’re looking for someone with:
- An agricultural degree or similar
- Experience in farming practices and crop management
- Knowledge of irrigation systems and farm machinery
- Great time management and record-keeping skills
- A safety-first mindset and a commitment to doing things right
- Physical stamina and consistency for hands-on work
- A full NZ driver’s licence
It’s a bonus if you’re tech-savvy and have a continuous improvement mindset.
The successful applicant must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and pass a pre-employmnet drug test.
