Herd Test Technician - Seasonal Work in Hawkes Bay

Livestock Improvement Corporation; Hastings; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra leave days

Competitive hourly rate

Seasonal return opportunities

Supportive and fun work environment

Job summary

Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) is a farmer-owned co-operative supporting herd improvement in New Zealand. The Herd Test Technician role involves delivering and installing testing gear in dairy sheds across Hawke’s Bay, followed by collecting samples the next day.

It is a fast-paced, outdoor position with heavy equipment and seasonal peak cover for about 9 months. Applicants should have a clean Class 1 license, good communication skills, reliability, and strong time-management.

Qualifications

• Clean full Class 1 driver’s license.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Being self-motivated, professional, and reliable.
• Exceptional time management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility with working hours and locations within Hawke’s Bay.
• Tech-savvy with a 'can-do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and install Herd Testing equipment in dairy sheds.
• Return the following day to collect completed samples and equipment.
• Work outdoors in the Hawke’s Bay region.
• Handle heavy equipment as required.

Skills

Class 1 license

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Time management

Attention to detail

Flexible hours

Tech-savvy

Job description

LIC is a farmer-owned co-operative that’s been supporting herd improvement in New Zealand’s dairy sector for more than 115 years. We’re focused on providing superior genetics, reliable testing and diagnostics, integrated on-farm software, and great customer service, all designed to help farmers make smarter decisions every day.

As a proud generational co-operative, we’re here for farmers, their families, and rural communities, not just for today, but for the future. And none of it happens without our people. Whether on farm, in the lab, or behind the scenes, every one of us plays a part in helping New Zealand farmers succeed.

About the Role:

Our Herd Test Technicians use LIC vehicles to deliver and install Herd Testing equipment in dairy sheds throughout the region. They then return the following day to collect the completed samples and equipment. This is a fast-paced role which requires excellent time management skills and physical strength as handling heavy equipment is a must.

Working in Hawkes Bay region, this is a short-term role to cover the seasonal peak for around 9 months.The role will suit individuals who love being outdoors and have flexibility with their working hours.

About You:

To hit the ground running in this role, you will ideally know your way around a milking shed and have a reasonable level of fitness and physical strength. Other key attributes are:

• A clean full Class 1 driver's licence.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Being self-motivated, professional, and reliable.

• Exceptional time management abilities.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Flexibility with working hours and locations within the Hawkes Bay region.

• Tech-savvy with a 'can-do' attitude.

In return you'll get...

• Extra leave days

• A competitive hourly rate

• The possibility of returning each season

• A supportive and fun work environment