Operations and Engineering Technician

Nanobubble Agritech is pioneering integrated nanobubble technology solutions for the irrigated agricultural and horticultural sectors in New Zealand, Australia and the world.
Nanobubble Agritech build machines that are easily retrofitted into growers' existing irrigation systems, allowing water to be treated with oxygen nanobubbles before being delivered to crops.
These innovative chemical-free systems significantly improve plant growth rate and yield, resistance to disease, soil health and water use efficiency.
Our goal is to evolve the irrigation industry, by designing and building quality systems that add value to our clients' businesses,promoting both greater production, profits AND improved environmental outcomes.Role DescriptionThis is a full-time role, for someone who wants to work in a fast-paced, early to mid stage start-up environment.The role requirements are broad and will ultimately be shaped to the right person's previous work experience and strengths.
At a high level, the successful candidate will be required to contribute to:
building and installing of equipment,productRnD design,manufacturing systems and process development,project/operations management (dependant on previous roles).Ideally, we are looking for someone with a combination of either engineering/operational, and building/workshop skillsets.
This could be an early-mid career level engineer, or agricultural/horticultural professional with irrigation (practical or design) and workshopexperience, or someone transitioning from their first junior role in a startup, engineering, or irrigation discipline.Location:
Based in New Plymouth, New Zealand, with large portion of installations within the Canterbury region of New Zealand and/or Australia.The successful candidate will have:
A thirst to prove themselves, forge their own path, and be rewarded for their work ethic and performance; high achieving and driven to succeed.Good practical skills, ideally with an ability to show examples of projects you have built or worked on prior (experience with basic tools essential,must be physically capable)A problem-solving/solutions based mindsetWants to be part of a team that that is changing the way we produce food to be more efficient, more profitable, and more sustainableAbility to either understand or be taught fundamental laws of physics, and be able to translate this to practical implementationHigh level of attention to detail, commitment to quality and pride in their workProject management experience and/or strong organisational skillsExcellent communication skillsMust be able and happy to work without supervisionDesire to work in a dynamic start-up environment where performance directly determines individual and company success2+ years work experience in engineering or irrigation (build and design)Formal qualifications valuable but not essentialComputer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word.Candidate can be from outside of New Zealand, however,must have good English, a current work visa,and be willing to immigrate to New Zealand long-term, should they accept the role e.g.
apply for residency.
This is not a visa sponsorship opportunity.Remuneration:
NZ $70,000 - $130,000 p.a.
based on previous work experience and skills.Significant % of salary made up of ESOP (Employee stock ownership plan), with ability to capture decent percentage, given early stage of start-up.About Nanobubble AgritechWe are a small but mighty team based in Taranaki, New Zealand, developing nanobubble technology for agriculture and horticulture and rolling out large-scale on-farm installations to innovative farmers all across NZ and Australia.
Founded in 2020 and backed by Kiwi/US venture capital fund Pacific Channel, we are a lean startup with global goals, delivering quality product with genuine environmental impact in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible.
We are a newtech company fuelled by old world grit, hard work and determination.
We recruit based on genuine team and values fit, and are seeking high achieving, driven people to join us.
If this sounds like you, get in touch.Employer questionsYour application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence? #