We are looking for a Permanent On Farm Assist to join our passionate Canterbury team.
We 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!
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 candidate will:
- Based in the Mid Canterbury area (between Rolleston to Ashburton)
- 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
- keen to learn and develop towards level 6 or at level 6 already.
- Proficient computer skills
- Be physically fit and active
- Be self-motivated and professional
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’.
Applying:
By applying for this role, you will become part of our On Farm Assist talent pipeline, and managers will be in touch as opportunities become available.
Please note that if we don’t have any immediately available positions in your preferred location and work-type, you may not hear from us straight away – but we will be in touch to give you an update as soon as we can.
