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AB Technician Training (Taranaki)

AB Technician Training (Taranaki)

Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC)Newstead, Waikato, New Zealand
3 days ago
Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the AB Technician Training (Taranaki) role at Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) .

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 trained AB technicians for more than 70 years and offer 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 the two-week training course. If successful, you will then spend the 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. On completing and passing all requirements of the 12-month apprentice programme, you will work on your own as a qualified LIC AB Technician the following year.

What you will do

  • Be part of LIC’s AB technician training program and pursue a career focused on dairy cattle insemination and genetic improvement.
  • Complete the two-week basic training, then undertake a 12-month apprenticeship working with an experienced AB technician and completing four national unit standards.
  • After successful completion of the apprenticeship, work as a qualified LIC AB Technician in the following year.

Requirements / 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. 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 Taranaki Location and you're interested in joining our team to help farmers breed better cows, please apply below.

    Timeline

  • Advertising starts in October 2025 for the 2026 Season.
  • Interviews will take place around late January.
  • Training will take place in late Summer / Autumn.
  • Upon passing the training you may be offered an Apprenticeship to cover the 2026 season. The dates for the season depend on the region of NZ you live in.

    • 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

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