Become a Technician

Artificial Breeding (AB) Technician Application

Please note: we can only accept applications for New Zealand residents or New Zealand work permit holders.

Download the LIC AB Technician brochure

Please fill in the form below and press the "Send Application" button:

Items with a * are required:

Given Name/s *
Known As
Surname *
Residential address *
Postal address:
( if different)
Phone *
Mobile
Fax
Email
Please note: we can only accept applications for New Zealand residents or New Zealand work permit holders.
Are you a NZ resident? Yes No
What is your farm Participant code? (If applicable)
Who is your local LIC District Manager or AB Technician?
Do you hold a current motor vehicle (class 1) Drivers License? Yes No
Do you have access to a motor vehicle capable of carrying a liquid nitrogen bank, Technician AB case and other equipment required to operate an AB-group Yes No
Has your employer released you to train and work as an AB Technician? Yes No
Provide a brief work history of positions you have held in the last 5 years
How many AB inseminations have you seen carried out in cows?
None One or Two Hundreds
How many AB inseminations have you carried out in cows?
None Less than 20 More than 50
Have you previously undertaken any training as an AB Technician? Yes No
Did you pass your training? Yes No
If you answered "Yes", you will need to provide evidence at a later date.
Because AB Technicians visit private properties, we are obliged to ask the following questions:
Have you been convicted of a criminal offence in the last 5 years? Yes No
Are you waiting to appear in a civil or criminal court of law as a defendant? Yes No

Physical Demands:
This job requires standing, walking, bending, lifting and repetitive use of arm muscles. It is therefore a requirement to have full strength and dexterity to your arms, wrists and hands.
If you are pregnant, we require a medical clearance to conduct this insemination role.
Do you have any missing or miss-shaped fingers or problems, which limit highly repetitive movement of your fingers, hands and arms? Especially on your left arm and hand. (See above)
Yes No
A minimum height restriction of 160cm or 5'3" applies, are you taller than this?
Yes No
You must be able to start your AB group by 7:30am. Are you able to do this?
Yes No
Typically, what time must you finish your AB-run in the spring?
10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am Noon or later
Are you available to work seven days per week for four to six weeks in the spring?
Yes No
For how many seasons do you expect to be available as a LIC AB Technician?
2 or fewer 4 6 8 More than 8
Why do you want to become a LIC Technician?
How often have you used a computer or text messaged using a cell phone?
Never A few times Many times
Have you trained for a national qualification under NZQA (NZ qualifications authority?)
Yes No
If you have an NZQA number what is it?

Note: Training takes at least ten days at a meat processing plant near you.
Training takes place in the autumn months.

By pressing the Submit button below I agree with the following statement.
I declare that the information provided in this application is to the best of my knowledge, correct and I understand that if any false information is given or material facts suppressed, I may not be accepted, or if employed, I may be dismissed.

  
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