Seasonal Outdoor Herd Test Technician – Hawke's 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

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.