AB Technician Training (West Waikato / South Waikato)

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Job Overview

Artificial Breeding (AB) technicians are responsible for one of the most important parts of any dairy farmer's seasonal focus – getting cows in-calf. Each year our team of 900+ AB technicians complete around 4 million inseminations across New Zealand, ensuring the arrival of the next generation of dairy cows and adding value to the genetic improvement in the dairy sector.

Qualifications

• The right to work in New Zealand
• An affinity with animals
• Good communication skills
• A connection or interest in the dairy sector, with a customer focus
• Basic computer literacy (e.g. ability to operate a smartphone and iPad)
• Strong attention to detail for accurate recording of breeding information
• A valid driver's licence
• The minimum height requirement to train is 160 cm

Training & Apprenticeship

Basic training consists of completing and passing a two‑week training course. If successful, you will spend a year as an LIC apprentice, working alongside an experienced AB technician and required to submit and pass four national unit standards administered by Primary ITO. Upon completing all requirements of the 12‑month apprentice programme, you will work on your own as a qualified LIC AB Technician the following year.

Timeline

Cost of Training

The cost of training is $989.00 plus GST. This covers your first week of training. Providing you pass your first week of training, we take care of the rest.

Applications Close

30 March 2026

Contact

For any questions about registration, please contact one of our ABOPs representatives on 027 665 9090.

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