Livestock Advisor

As a market leader in our industry, it is our challenge that we stay ahead and continue to deliver world-class products that our customers and clients love. It takes a talented team of people in every area of our business to keep us there. About the roleRight now, we need Livestock Advisors for our New Plymouth region to work with autonomy and accountability to assist in achievement of all livestock production targets to meet broiler supply requirements for the processing plant, while maintaining optimal bird health, welfare, and biosecurity standards across the supply chain.This includes overseeing contractor performance, ensuring adherence to Tegel's quality and operational standards, and managing corrective actions.The Livestock Advisor should be well-versed in maintaining the animal welfare codes of practice.A day in the life of Livestock AdvisorDrive improvement in the performance standards for growth, health, and welfare of the Farms under your scope.Assist in monitoring and improving compliance to quality, safety, environmental, biosecurity, and animal welfare standards.Liaise with Breeders, Hatchery, Feedmilling and Processing colleagues to advise and find solutions to any issues or opportunities identified on farms.Lead or assist with projects across the farming network ensuring they are within framework, to budget and outcomes clearly communicated.Provide relief management for company-operated farms as needed, including overseeing daily operations, and ensuring alarm system coverage.You must be able to work flexible hours to suit work demands. This role includes a company tool of trade vehicle.What will you bring:Minimum 2 years of related experience, preferably in poultry Farm servicing or Farm ManagementRelevant tertiary qualificationKnowledge of relevant legislative and compliance requirementsAbility to demonstrate modern farming methods & a commitment to animal welfare.Excellent communication skills, both written and oralWhat is in it for you?VehicleMedical Insurance + Life InsuranceStaff sales - discounted productsNeed any more reasons to make the move?We're reviewing applications as they come in, so don't wait to make your move-come take a seat at our table before this Christmas and help shape the future at Tegel.