AB Technician Training (Wellington / Hawkes Bay)

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 our dairy sector. We have been training AB technicians for more than 70 years and provide a comprehensive training course. We aim to train at least 100 new AB technicians each year in seven different training sites throughout New Zealand.

Basic training consists of completing and passing a two-week training course. If successful, you will then spend the year as an LIC apprentice. During this time, you will be working alongside an experienced AB technician and required to submit and pass four national unit standards administered by Primary ITO (a nationally recognised training organisation). On completing and passing all requirements of our 12-month apprentice programme, you will work on your own as a qualified LIC AB Technician the following year.

What you will need to train as an AB technician

• 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. can you 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 160cm

Join us this season

If you are based in Wellington / Hawkes Bay location and you’re interested in joining our team to help farmers breed better cows, please apply below.

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

If you have any questions about your registration, please contact one of our ABOPs representatives on .

Employment details

#J-18808-Ljbffr