Seasonal Herd Test Technician – Outdoors, Flexible Hours

Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC); Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra leave days

Competitive hourly rate

Seasonal rehire opportunities

Supportive and fun work environment

Job summary

LIC is a farmer-owned co-operative with over 115 years of supporting NZ dairy herd improvement. Our Herd Test Technicians use LIC vehicles to deliver and install testing equipment in dairy sheds across the region, then return the following day to collect samples and equipment.

This fast-paced role rewards punctuality and physical fitness, as heavy gear is routine. We have one position based in Palmerston North and one in the Wairarapa/Tararua region.

Qualifications

• A clean full Class 1 driver's licence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, self-motivated and professional.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Willing to work outdoors with flexible hours.
• Physically capable of handling equipment.
• Tech-savvy with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and install Herd Testing equipment in dairy sheds.
• Return the following day to collect samples and equipment.
• Support a fast-paced outdoor role with good time management.

Skills

Driver's licence (Class 1)

Communication skills

Time management

Reliability

Attention to detail

Flexibility with hours

Tech-savvy

Job description

LIC is a farmer-owned co-operative with over 115 years of supporting NZ dairy herd improvement. Our Herd Test Technicians use LIC vehicles to deliver and install testing equipment in dairy sheds across the region, then return the following day to collect samples and equipment.

This fast-paced role rewards punctuality and physical fitness, as heavy gear is routine. We have one position based in Palmerston North and one in the Wairarapa/Tararua region.