Product Development Specialist

About the roleHalter is a dynamic fast-paced workplace where our Animal team is working on Halter's market-leading virtual fencing technology.
We are transforming the agriculture industry globally, and you can be a part of that!We are looking for a Research & Development Specialist to join our virtual fencing team that is continuously developing our virtual fencing product.
Everything you need to know to nail this role you'll learn on the job and you'll have to work hard to keep up.
This role is primarily based in the Waikato on our R&D farm close to Morrinsville, where we've built our own office in an old calf barn, but you'll also spend plenty of time in our HQ in Auckland.The on-farm Research & Development crew has been around as long as Halter and had a huge impact on Halter's journey; from developing the original Cowgorithm to Halter's expansion into the beef industry, Tasmania and the US.
We're only just getting started, so we are looking for someone who is eager to get stuck in and join this unique team.What does this role do?As you start to become familiar with the basics of our product, you'll be providing support to all Halter farmers and ranchers around the world.
We'll teach you how to use our internal tools to analyse all the data our collars generate and you'll be testing and validating new versions of our software on our R&D farm.As your understanding of our product increases you'll be working closely with talented engineers to design and develop new features and functionalities.
Most of our R&D starts with some crazy idea that we work out on a whiteboard.
You'll be testing and validating the first prototype and will be supporting the implementation of the product.Once you know all the intricacies of our system you'll be independently running trials, visiting Halter farms when they require on-the-ground support and could play a role in our international expansion if you're up for it.What your day could look likeWork with our Customer Support team to assist and support Halter farmers and ranchers.Assist in and run trials to further develop our virtual fencing product.Use our internal tools to analyse and inspect the various data generated by Halter collars to help inform decision-making.Monitor farms that are training their animals to Halter and work with our onboarding team to ensure animals are progressing in training.Test and validate prototypes of new functionalities on our farm in the Waikato.Contribute to brainstorming sessions when we're designing new features.Participate and lead cross-functional project teams to deliver value for our farmers and animals.Visit customer farmers and ranchers when on-farm support is required.Whatever it takes, wherever.Who we're looking forFor this role, we value hunger over experience!
Whether you have loads, little or no experience in Research and Development, farming or virtual fencing, we want to hear from you!
We're looking for someone who is incredibly motivated, loves solving hard problems and has an incredible attitude.If you love the unknown, are hungry for adventure and have a strong desire to learn new things, then this might be the right role for you.At Halter, we value getting things done and this isn't a 9-5 job.
We're looking for someone who is looking for a challenge and is eager to go above and beyond to help Halter achieve our mission.We're looking for someone who has strong critical thinking abilities, can thoroughly analyse problems and can come up with innovative solutions.Why our team loves working at HalterEvery now and again a company comes along that disrupts and transforms an entire industry.
Halter is an incredible technology transforming an essential industry.Our product changes the lives of our customers, directly improving their livelihoods and their lifestyle.Dedicate yourself to solving real-world problems alongside an epic team in a high-growth culture.Work where it all began on our test farm in Morrinsville where you'll get to interact with our product on a daily basis.Healthy body, healthy mind.
We're partnered with Southern Cross Health Insurance to support your well-being.We offer 6 months of fully paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 4 weeks of fully paid secondary caregiver leave and many other parental benefits.Our personal growth is important.
Halter offers an annual $1000 self-development budget.We offer an inclusive and attractive remuneration package made up of salary, benefits and an employee stock ownership plan.Our Office First ApproachWe believe a world-class, in-person office culture is the best way for high-performing teams.
Being office first is a core pillar of our culture.About HalterAt Halter, we're on a mission to enable farmers and graziers to run the most productive and sustainable operations.
Our customers are revolutionizing grazing with Halter.Join our teamHalter is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
If you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily tick every requirement, please still get in touch and apply to Halter.If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply below by sending through your cover letter and CV!
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