Zonda Beneficials is a New Zealand company that specialises in the development and sales of quality pest control and pollination solution products. These range from pheromone traps and predator mites though to self-contained bumblebee hives and are available to home gardeners and growers throughout the country. Zonda’s custom built production facilities are based at Gourmet Waiuku in South Auckland
We are currently on the lookout for a Production Assistant (Predatory mite breeder) within our greenhouse for our beneficial insect breeding programme. The ideal candidate will be available to work 24 hours per week, 8am to 4.30pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Job Duties:
· Counting the minute mites under microscope
· Liaising with sales team to meet the orders placed by our clients
· Preparing sales order by mixing the mites in the bran or vermiculite medium
· Preparing new mite breeding medium
· Cleaning the room and maintaining required hygiene
· Record keeping
Key Skills Required:
· Ability to think thoroughly and attention to details
· Able to maintain high cleanliness level
· Able to work with microscope for long hours, training will be provided
· Good physical strength, as some tasks in the job require heavy lifting (up to 20 kg) and
If you’re keen to be considered apply now as we are looking for someone urgently!