LIC is a farmer-owned co-operative that’s been supporting herd improvement in New Zealand’s dairy sector for more than 115 years. We’re focused on providing superior genetics, reliable testing and diagnostics, integrated on-farm software, and great customer service, all designed to help farmers make smarter decisions every day.

As a proud generational co-operative, we’re here for farmers, their families, and rural communities, not just for today, but for the future. And none of it happens without our people. Whether on farm, in the lab, or behind the scenes, every one of us plays a part in helping New Zealand farmers succeed.

About the Role:   

As LIC continues to grow and evolve, we have a number of exciting new positions available. The newly created AB Logistics & Despatch Manager role will report to the AB Supply Chain Manager and will lead the end‑to‑end logistics that support LIC’s national Artificial Breeding programme. This includes bank packing, despatch, consumables and fleet coordination from despatch landing through to field delivery.

You’ll play a key role in driving digitisation, logistics visibility and delivery performance, using telematics and route optimisation tools to support faster, more reliable operations.

You’ll lead 6 direct reports and work closely with depots, labs, despatch teams and Regional AB Operations Managers across NZ.

Regular travel to the South Island will be required.

Your Key Focus:

• Telematics & Logistics Performance

• Consumables Planning

• Driver & Depot Operations

• Seasonal Operations Support

• Despatch & National Coordination

• Cross‑Functional Leadership

Your Skills & Experience:

Essential

• Experience in logistics, supply chain or operational coordination

• Strong analytical, organisational and reporting capability

• Confident stakeholder engagement across operational teams

• Calm, solutions‑focused and improvement‑driven

Desirable

• Agricultural or seasonal operations experience

• Telematics, fleet or route optimisation exposure

• Experience leading operational or field‑based teams
  

In Return:  

In addition to a competitive salary, you'll receive some great benefits including:

• Extra leave days

• Flexible working options

• Discounted health, life, income and disability insurances

• Access to our employee shares scheme

• Wellbeing discounts

• Free onsite parking and Free EV Chargers for staff use.

• Our Hamilton office is located in a park-like setting, with tennis court, pool, and onsite café and social club!

The role provides the opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking agri-tech organisation, where you'll play a key role in driving the future of dairy in NZ and around the globe.