Dairy Genetics Specialist – Elite Bull Breeding Leader

Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC); Hamilton; Hybride; NZD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Extra leave days

Flexible working options

Discounted health, life, income and DI

Employee shares scheme

Wellbeing discounts

Free onsite parking

Free EV Chargers

Office park-like setting with gym/café

Résumé du poste

LIC, a farmer-owned co-operative, seeks a Breeding Specialist - Dairy to drive genetic gain across Holstein-Friesian, Jersey and crossbreds. Reporting to the Breeding Manager within R&D, you’ll lead strategic breeding programmes and identify elite bulls and resources.

You’ll collaborate across NZ Markets, Operations, International and R&D to deliver industry-leading genetics and meet farmers’ evolving needs. This role blends science, strategy and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Animal Science, Genetics or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience in dairy breeding.
• Proven experience applying genetic analysis and breeding strategies to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Strong understanding of dairy farming systems and the challenges and opportunities facing New Zealand farmers.
• Knowledge of global dairy genetics trends, breeding technologies and competitive market influences.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with both technical experts and farmers.
• Commercial acumen and strong decision-making capability when assessing and acquiring elite genetic resources.
• The ability to influence, lead and collaborate across teams to achieve shared outcomes.
• An understanding of LIC's products, services and breeding philosophy would be advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Lead the delivery of dairy breeding programmes that support LIC's long-term genetic strategy and product portfolio.
• Identify, evaluate and acquire elite bulls and genetic resources that align with current and future market requirements.
• Provide breed leadership across key dairy populations, helping shape breeding outcomes for Holstein-Friesian, Jersey and Kiwicross® genetics.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with breeders, breed societies and industry stakeholders.
• Analyse global genetic trends, emerging technologies and market dynamics to inform breeding decisions and future opportunities.
• Collaborate across multiple business units to ensure breeding objectives align with customer, commercial and operational needs.
• Mentor and support junior team members while influencing cross-functional teams to deliver collective success.
• Drive continuous improvement in bull acquisition systems and breeding programme effectiveness.

Connaissances

Genetic analysis

Breeding strategy

Relationship building

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Commercial acumen

Decision making

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science / Genetics

Description du poste

LIC, a farmer-owned co-operative, seeks a Breeding Specialist - Dairy to drive genetic gain across Holstein-Friesian, Jersey and crossbreds. Reporting to the Breeding Manager within R&D, you’ll lead strategic breeding programmes and identify elite bulls and resources.

You’ll collaborate across NZ Markets, Operations, International and R&D to deliver industry-leading genetics and meet farmers’ evolving needs. This role blends science, strategy and stakeholder relationships.