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Plant & Food Research is a New Zealand-based science company providing research and development that adds value to fruit, vegetable, crop and food products.
With over 900 people based at sites across New Zealand, as well as in the USA and Australia, at the heart of Plant & Food Research is a goal to underpin the growth of plant and marine-based industry through the successful application and commercialisation of research-based innovation.
Come and join our organisation. As part of the Plant & Food Research team, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits including subsidised superannuation and health insurance and excellent working conditions.
Latest jobs
Within our Commercial group, the Intellectual Property team is accountable for managing and protecting IP assets (excluding Plant Variety Rights) from creation to commercialisation and, in turn, maximising returns. Working closely with scientists and business managers, the IP Coordinator will co-ordinate ...
Auckland
Posted: May 11, 2012
Closes: May 25, 2012
Job type: Business and Legal
Work type: Permanent, Full Time
Plant & Food Research is working closely with New Zealand's primary sectors, Ministry for Primary Industries, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to maximise the value of exports to our economy. To be successful, we need to overcome market access barriers by developing highly effective 'systems ...
Christchurch
Posted: May 4, 2012
Job type: Senior Scientist
Work type: Permanent, Full Time
Our Insect Disinfestation team is a leader in the development and implementation of new disinfestation technologies for horticultural and forest products and for a wide range of border biosecurity products. An important objective is the development of techniques for reducing the use of, and to find alternatives ...
Palmerston North
Posted: Apr 27, 2012
Closes: May 18, 2012
Job type: Senior Scientist
Work type: Permanent, Full Time
Plant & Food Research has extensive experience in breeding new fruits, vegetables, arable and ornamental crops with novel characteristics that appeal to the consumer. Research conducted in our Food Innovation portfolio helps our breeders to determine which products offer the tastes, textures and other ...
Auckland
Posted: Dec 13, 2011
Job type: Scientist
Work type: Fixed term (temporary), Full Time
Plant & Food Research has extensive experience in breeding new fruits, vegetables, arable and ornamental crops with novel and nutritional characteristics. Research conducted in our Food Innovation portfolio helps to determine and reveal valuable characteristics of our existing and future foods. This PhD ...
Palmerston North
Posted: Jun 24, 2011
Job type: Scientist
Work type: Fixed term (temporary), Full Time
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