At LIC, we're passionate about delivering superior genetics and technology that help New Zealand farmers breed more productive, profitable and sustainable animals.

We're looking for a curious, ambitious and analytical graduate to join our Genetics Graduate Programme, a unique two-year development opportunity designed to build the next generation of genetics professionals. The programme is intentionally designed to develop future capability across genetics, commercial, product and customer-facing pathways.

• 18 – 24 month graduate programme – commencing mid January 2027

• Grow your future in genetics. Shape the future of farming.

About the Role:   

As a Genetics Graduate (Commercial), you'll gain hands-on experience across a range of areas within our genetics business, developing the skills, knowledge and practical experience needed to build a successful career in one of agriculture's most exciting and innovative fields.

Through structured rotations, mentoring, development activities and real business projects, you'll learn how genetics, data and technology are translated into practical solutions that create value for farmers.

Your Key Focus:

Over the programme you'll have exposure to:

• Dairy and beef genetics

• Animal breeding and genetic evaluation

• Data analytics and insights

• Customer and farm engagement

• Product and programme development

• Commercial application of genetics

• Business improvement and innovation projects

Your Skills & Experience:

We're looking for someone who is:

• A recent graduate or in their final year of study

• Passionate about agriculture, genetics, science or data

• Naturally curious and eager to learn

• Analytical with strong problem-solving skills

• Able to communicate complex ideas in a simple way

• Comfortable building relationships and collaborating with others

• Motivated to make a meaningful contribution to New Zealand's primary sector
  

Qualifications in the following disciplines would be beneficial:

• Animal Science

• Agricultural Science

• Genetics

• Agribusiness

• Biology

• Or a related field

What You'll Gain:  

This programme has been designed to accelerate your development and prepare you for future opportunities within LIC.

You'll benefit from:

• Structured rotations across multiple teams

• Exposure to technical, commercial and customer-facing work

• Coaching from experienced genetics professionals

• Meaningful project work and real business challenges

• Opportunities to build industry networks

• A development pathway into future genetics, advisory, product or commercial roles

By the end of the programme you'll have developed the capability to analyse genetic information, support customer outcomes, contribute to innovation projects and operate confidently within a genetics-related role.

Why LIC?

LIC is a farmer-owned co-operative and a global leader in dairy genetics and herd improvement. Our people combine science, technology and customer focus to deliver value for farmers and help shape the future of livestock improvement.

If you're excited by genetics, data, innovation and making a difference in the agricultural sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Now

Start your career where science meets real-world impact and commercial outcomes and help create the next generation of genetics solutions for New Zealand farmers.