On-Farm Assistant: Dairy Field Support

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

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.