Herd Test Technician

Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC)

. Deliver and install Herd Testing equipment in dairy sheds throughout the region using LIC vehicles .

Posted 10/4/2026contractRemote • New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong physical fitness and the ability to handle heavy equipment while delivering and installing Herd Testing equipment. Exhibits excellent communication, time management, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Class 1 Driver's LicenceHerd Testing Equipment InstallationCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPhysical Strength

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Hard Skills

Herd Testing Equipment InstallationMilking Shed Navigation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsSelf-MotivatedProfessionalismReliabilityAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

LIC Vehicles

Certifications & Qualifications

Class 1 Driver's Licence

Industry Keywords

Dairy IndustryWaitaki RegionSeasonal WorkCasual Employment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver and install Herd Testing equipment in dairy sheds throughout the region using LIC vehicles
Return the following day to collect completed samples and equipment
Handle heavy equipment in a fast-paced environment
Cover absenteeism and seasonal peaks in the Waitaki region
Work casually through the end of the season in May 2026

Requirements

What you’ll need

A clean full Class 1 driver's licence
Ideally know your way around a milking shed
Reasonable level of fitness and physical strength
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, professional, and reliable
Exceptional time management abilities
Strong attention to detail
Flexibility with working hours and locations within the Waitaki region
Tech-savvy with a 'can-do' attitude

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive hourly rate
The possibility of returning next season
A supportive and fun work environment
Use of LIC vehicles for herd testing equipment delivery and collection