We’re on the lookout for a Product Specialist to take ownership of Halter’s product and associated development projects in the Australia. You’ll work closely with the Halter HQ in New Zealand and our farmer to ensure the Halter product is delivering undeniable value.
Halter is one of the world’s fastest-growing agritech companies, and the most transformative technology available in pasture-based grazing. With Halter’s cattle collars and app, ranchers can virtually fence and shift their cattle, as well as proactively monitor cattle locations and behaviour.
We are looking for big thinkers who know how to get stuff done. We’re looking for people who are natural problem-solvers and are comfortable working in a dynamic, high-energy environment where they will be challenged on a daily basis. Our ideal person for this role is someone who is committed to deeply understanding our product and customers' needs. Above all else, you will care about our customers, their animals and champion their interests across Halter.
Travel will be required in this role.
What your day could look like
- Working closely with our product teams; providing input and feedback to make sure that Halter is always working on the most important threads and that we build what our ranchers need.
- Leading projects to enable continuous innovation and expansion of the product, from design to execution to conclusion.
- Sharing in-depth knowledge and context about Australian farms, animals and virtual fencing throughout Halter.
- Partnering with our Business Development and Account Management teams to maintain strong alignment.
- Critically thinking about the product end-to-end to proactively and reactively start initiatives valuable for our farmers’’ and their animals.
- Working with strategic customers to make sure they are fully utilising the product and receiving value.
- Getting virtual fencing set up on new ranches throughout Australia.
- Other tasks from time to time to ensure the ultimate success of Halter in the Australia.
What we are looking for
- Interest in agri-tech, being tech-savvy and not afraid of learning our product's inner details and functionality.
- Farming experience is a must-have and be passionate about animals and the future of farming.
- A phenomenal attitude and a team player with the ability to consistently overcome challenges.
- Experience in leading cross-functional projects or running research trials.
- Fast learner who is motivated to work hard and learn with a team doing things that have never been done before.
- Proven ability to think critically about a problem and reach strong, innovative conclusions
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of autonomy and resilient & comfortable with ambiguity
- Willing to travel for work (domestic and international) as well as weekends
- A 'get stuff done' attitude!
Why Halter?
- Every so often a company comes along that disrupts and transforms an entire industry, leaving society in a better place, and Halter is doing just that. We have a genuine and shared connection to our mission and want to make a real difference in the world.
- Our product changes the lives of our farmers and ranchers, directly improving their livelihoods and their lifestyle. Your work matters.
- Dedicate yourself to solving real-world problems alongside an epic team in a high-growth culture.. New ideas are highly encouraged, we’re able to move fast, and our impact is real.
- 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 that support you and your family.
- Our personal growth is important. Halter offers an annual $1000 self-development budget to be used for anything that fuels personal growth.
- With Halter not being your standard 9-5, our time to recharge is important; we’re offered wellness leave and unlimited paid annual leave. As they say, the fastest car needs the best brakes.
- We offer an inclusive and attractive remuneration package made up of salary, benefits and an employee stock ownership plan (shares)
About Halter
We’re on a mission to enable farmers and ranchers to run their most productive and sustainable operations. Our customers are using Halter to break free from the time-intensive constraints of conventional farming. Imagine watching 500 cattle stand up and walk calmly towards their next break, with not a human in sight? No quad bikes, no dogs, no fences. Just a group of cattle walking at their own pace. People say it looks like magic.. It's changing lives and transforming an industry.
People join Halter to do meaningful work. You’ll be solving challenging problems within a talented team and a culture built for high performance. Our team out-think, out-work and out-care. We’re committed to delivering real change in the world - this isn’t easy, and in truth, we love that it’s hard. We’re backed to deliver on a mission that matters by Tier 1 investors including Bessemer Venture Partners,DCVC,Blackbird,Promus Ventures, Rocket Lab’s Peter Beck andIcehouse Ventures.
Join our team
Halter is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace - where we can bring our full selves to work and do the best work of our lives. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and under-represented groups of candidates tend to only apply when they meet every requirement. If you think you have what it takes but don’t necessarily tick every requirement on this job description, please still get in touch and apply. We’d love to chat to see if you’ll be an epic fit!
If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply below by sending through your cover letter explaining why you’re excited about this role and working at Halter, along with your CV, and we’ll be in touch!
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