Field Dairy Herd Testing Technician

National Herd Development; Maffra; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

National Herd Improvement Co-op Limited is seeking a Livestock and Herd Testing Services Technician for a casual role based at our Maffra office, with the potential to progress to full time. You will perform herd testing, calf de-budding and freeze branding, and set up equipment in dairies while liaising with farmers to collect herd data.

The position requires the ability to work early mornings and late afternoons, and to operate independently in the field.

Qualifications

• Good people and computer skills.
• Able to think quickly and concisely.
• Able to work in a friendly and supportive team environment.
• Able to work without immediate supervision out in the field on their own.
• Good knowledge of the dairy industry is favourable but not compulsory.

Responsibilities

• Provide herd testing, calf de-budding and freeze branding services
• Set up herd testing equipment in dairies
• Liaise with farmers to obtain herd data
• Work early mornings and late afternoons
• Work independently in the field without immediate supervision

Skills

People skills

Computer skills

Quick thinking

Team player

Independent field work

Job description

National Herd Improvement Co-op Limited is seeking a Livestock and Herd Testing Services Technician for a casual role based at our Maffra office, with the potential to progress to full time. You will perform herd testing, calf de-budding and freeze branding, and set up equipment in dairies while liaising with farmers to collect herd data.

The position requires the ability to work early mornings and late afternoons, and to operate independently in the field.