Agricultural technicians perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support to assist agricultural scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.

In 2018 there were 297 people aged 29-38 in this occupation.

Source: Statistics New Zealand Census 2018 (Universities NZ analysis)

Highest qualification

• People currently employed as Agricultural Technicians have qualifications at a variety of levels.
• 22.9% of current Agricultural Technician(s) aged between 29 - 38 years of age have a degree/level 7 qualification as their highest qualification.
• 21.9% have postgraduate qualifications.
• 32.3% have no post-school qualifications and 22.9% have a level 4 - 6 certificate or diploma.

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