Field Technician

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Waikato Milking Systems is a global designer and manufacturer of dairy technology and milking systems, dedicated to improving productivity and sustainability in dairy farming. We seek a hands-on dairy technology specialist to provide specialist service and support for milking systems, automation suite and related farm tech in a hybrid role based in the Waikato region.

You will deliver high-quality advice to dealers and farmers, coordinate installation and upgrades, diagnose complex issues, and

Qualifications

• Experience or qualifications in milking systems or dairy automation.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities; good communication with dealers, farmers and technical teams.
• A full, clean, and current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide dealers and farmers with expert technical advice and hands-on support for milking systems and related farm technology.
• Coordinate and lead installation, commissioning, and upgrades of dairy technology systems, ensuring safety and on-time delivery.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across milking, cooling, automation and related equipment.
• Train dealers, technicians and farm teams; keep manuals and service documentation current; uphold health and safety requirements.
• Travel throughout New Zealand and internationally as required to support dairy farms and installations.

Skills

Milking systems

Dairy automation

Electrical systems

Mechanical engineering

Education

Engineering degree or related qualification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Waikato Milking Systems is a global designer and manufacturer of dairy technology and milking systems, helping shape the future of dairy farming through innovative solutions that improve productivity, efficiency and sustainability. From our headquarters in Hamilton, New Zealand, we develop and manufacture technologies trusted by farmers around the world and supported by a global network of offices, dealers and service partners.

Driven by innovation, quality and a passion for dairy, we're proud to be building the future of our industry - and we're looking for people who want to help shape it with us.

Job Description

We're seeking a hands-on dairy technology specialist to provide specialist service and support for our milking systems, automation suite and related farm technology. You'll deliver high-quality advice to dealers and farmers, ensure installations are "fit for purpose," and help drive technical resolutions for satisfied customers.

Supporting the Waikato Region, we are open to candidates based in the Taranaki or Waikato regions as this role can be performed in a Hybrid arrangement

You will:

• Provide dealers and farmers with expert technical advice and hands-on support for milking systems, automation, and related farm technology.
• Coordinate and lead the installation, commissioning, and upgrade of dairy technology systems, ensuring projects are delivered safely and on schedule.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across milking, cooling, automation, and associated dairy-farm equipment.
• Train dealers, technicians, and farm teams; keep technical manuals and service documentation current; and uphold health and safety requirements.
• Travel throughout New Zealand and internationally as required to support dairy farms, dealer sites, and installation projects.

Qualifications

About you:

• Relevant experience or qualifications in milking systems, dairy automation, electronics, electrical systems, or mechanical engineering.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities, with clear communication and the confidence to build effective relationships with dealers, farmers, and technical teams.
• A full, clean, and current driver’s licence.

Additional Information

Be part of a values-driven team committed to quality and continuous improvement.