Ref:48568 | Opened: 03 Oct 2024 | Closes: 18 Oct 2024 23:55At LIC, we're proudly NZ's leading agri-tech and dairy herd improvement cooperative. We've been improving the dairy industry for over 100 years with our innovative farming solutions. Today we provide industry-leading genetics and technology products, empowering dairy farmers to create more sustainable and profitable farms.Our Research & Development group at LIC remains innovative and continues to be a leader in the Agricultural sector. The Research & Development group works closely with other departments throughout LIC to bring ideas to life.Your Role:Reporting to the Herd Improvement Technical Manager, your primary focus is on improving the understanding and application of herd improvement principles. This will be achieved through generating herd improvement extension material, and presenting and providing support to staff, farmers and the wider dairy industry on animal evaluation and herd improvement.Your key focus includes:Being responsible for generation of herd improvement extension material for the sales capability team to help build and coach the learning and development framework for herd improvement.Continue to develop your verbal and written communication skills, to support extension activities that aid our customer's on-farm decision making to drive herd improvement, and across the industry in relation to animal evaluation and herd improvement.Participate in a collaborative working environment within and across LIC teams.Applicants will display the following attributes:A relevant tertiary qualification.At least 2-3 years of work and dairy industry experience.Deep knowledge of herd improvement principles and dairy farming.Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).Well-developed computer skills with the ability to analyse and handle data to generate insights.Ability to relate effectively and professionally to all levels of the dairy industry, dairy farmers, and their advisors.Able to work effectively as part of a team, involving staff of all levels with a wide range of skills.To be successful at LIC means you'll thrive in a fast-paced, busy environment and you'll be adaptable to change. You'll also enjoy working within a team of dedicated individuals and be able to deliver a professional approach when working with a wide array of customers.In Return:In addition to a competitive salary, you'll receive some great benefits including:Flexible working options.Discounted health, life, income and disability insurances.Access to our employee shares scheme.Free onsite parking.Our Hamilton office is located in a park-like setting, with tennis court, pool, and onsite café!Click apply to submit your confidential application online. #J-18808-Ljbffr