On Farm Assist - Seasonal work Waitaki

Livestock Improvement Corporation; Oamaru; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) is hiring On Farm Assists for Waitaki region to support farmers with on-farm tasks and dairy herd activities. You will travel to dairy farms across the region, assisting with milking herd test support, DNA sampling, herd audits and weighing animals.

We are seeking people with a positive can-do attitude, excellent customer service, strong time management and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must have a current, full drivers' licence (essential).
• Have the right to work in NZ immediately (essential).
• Physically fit and able to work in a rural environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Early morning availability and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Travel to dairy farms to provide on-farm support.
• Assist with herd test support during milking.
• Assist with DNA sampling, herd audits and weighing animals.
• Interact with farmers and field staff to ensure quality service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Physically fit

Self-motivated

Full driver's licence

Right to work in NZ

Early mornings

Flexible hours

Job description

Do you love being outdoors and working with animals?

Do you have a strong customer focus?

We have opportunities for On Farm Assists to join our passionate team, who provide excellent support to our farmer customers. Our vision is to improve the prosperity and productivity of our farmers, and we want great people like you to join us on the journey!

• Seasonal and casual roles available in Waitaki.
• Great opportunity to join a progressive organisation driving the future of dairy in NZ.

The season generally runs from now until April/May the following year.

About the Role:

Our On Farm Assists travel to and from dairy farms throughout the region to provide our farmers with much-needed support on farm.

No two days will be the same - you will assist with a range of different on-farm activities such as Herd Test support during milking, DNA sampling, herd audits and weighing animals - just to name a few.

If you are someone who thrives in busy environments, cares about animal welfare, enjoys being in the rural environment, loves helping people and craves variety, then this role is for you!

About You:

Our ideal candidates will:

• Have a positive 'can do' attitude, and learn quickly
• Have excellent customer service and communication skills
• Have excellent time management skills and a strong attention to detail
• Be physically fit and active
• Be self-motivated and professional
• Hold a current, full drivers' licence (essential)
• Have the right to work in NZ immediately (essential)
• You're an early morning person and can work flexible hours (mornings and afternoons)

The ideal person will be someone who has a hands-on approach, knowledge of, and empathy for the New Zealand dairy industry. An integral part of this role will be interacting with farmers and field-based staff to ensure LIC deliver a quality service.

About Us:

LIC have been providing innovative farming solutions for over 100 years, and today, we're proudly NZ's leading Agri-Tech and dairy herd improvement cooperative. We are a world leader in pasture based dairy genetics and herd management and we are guided by our primary focus of delivering value for our farmer shareholders.

Here at LIC you'll join a team who are passionate about what they do, and are experts in their field. Our people share an affinity with farming and work hard to deliver on our promise of 'extraordinary customer experience always'.