Casual Soil Tester - Central/South Taranaki 1

CASUAL SOIL TESTER 

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  Casual position allowing flexibility in your day 

  
  


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  An opportunity to get fit while you are getting paid 

  
  


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  Travel to some of Aotearoa's most beautiful spots - the outdoors is your office! 

  
  

WHY BALLANCE? 

In joining us, you'll benefit from: 

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  Discounted banking package through ANZ 

  
  


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  Access to free confidential counselling and support services 

  
  


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  On-going learning and development opportunities including our industry leading COWS programme 

  
  


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  Job security and excellent career progression opportunities in working for one of the Top 40 largest organisations in New Zealand 

  
  

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  Flexible working opportunities 

  
  

ABOUT THE ROLE 

Ballance is looking for a casual Soil Tester based in the Taranaki region. This role will focus on delivering exceptional customer service including field based soil testing working alongside our farmers on their farms.  

You will be responsible for: 

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  Collaborating with Nutrient Specialists on soil testing schedules 

  
  

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  Undertake hand augering and soil sample testing 

  
  


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  Consulting with farmers to schedule in appropriate testing days/times 

  
  


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  Preparation of soil samples for delivery to testing laboratories 

  
  


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  Preparation of any relevant documentation or reports. 

  
  

ABOUT YOU 

You won't need previous soil testing experience, as full training will be provided. We are looking for: 

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  You are fit, enjoy the outdoors and are able to confidently navigate the odd challenging terrain 

  
  


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  You have your own reliable vehicle 

  
  


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  Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

  
  


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  Experience in the agricultural sector would be an advantage 

  
  

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  While the role is casual, some flexibility to be able to increase hours during our busier seasons is desirable 

  
  

ABOUT US 

We’re proud to work with New Zealand farmers to nourish our soils and keep our country growing. We’re a 100% kiwi-owned cooperative and committed to working alongside our communities and customers to create a strong, sustainable future for all New Zealanders. 

 
And we aren't just about fertiliser. We offer a range of science-based nutrient products, services, and advice tailored specifically for our farmers and growers. It's important to us that they can count on us to deliver the productivity and results they need both on and off-farm, while minimising their environmental footprint. 

We believe that growth doesn’t just happen on our farms – it happens in our business too! Our people are important to us and we strive to give them the best learning and development opportunities to support their growth and to give them every opportunity to succeed and fulfil their career goals and aspirations. 

Applications close 28 February 2026 - Click APPLY now!