Dairy Innovation Farm Technician

Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC); Ōhaupō; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

LIC’s Innovation Farm is seeking a practical Farm Technician to join a hands-on farming team in the Waikato region. The role blends routine farm duties with participation in on-farm research and innovation projects that shape NZ dairy farming.

The position is full-time and seasonal, including weekend work and early starts, across the farm, dairy shed, and research facilities. May 2027 end date noted.

Qualifications

• Experience working with dairy cattle or livestock.
• Proven attention to detail and reliability.
• Ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Willingness to learn new systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Milking and dairy shed operation.
• Stock handling, drafting and animal movements.
• Animal health monitoring and treatments.
• Mating and herd testing.
• Feeding cows and operating farm machinery.
• General farm maintenance and data recording.

Skills

Dairy cattle experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Practical

Tools

Farm machinery operation

Tractors

Mobile devices

Job description

LIC’s Innovation Farm is seeking a practical Farm Technician to join a hands-on farming team in the Waikato region. The role blends routine farm duties with participation in on-farm research and innovation projects that shape NZ dairy farming.

The position is full-time and seasonal, including weekend work and early starts, across the farm, dairy shed, and research facilities. May 2027 end date noted.