Trainee Livestock Representative

1 week ago

Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand PGG Wrightson Full time

Timaru

Due to an internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Livestock Representative to join our successful Mid/South Canterbury Livestock team, predominantly based out of Timaru. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity to begin your long and successful career in the agricultural sector.

This position will start in early January 2026.

About the role

This traineeship is a great foundation to begin your career. This full-time role will introduce you to all the facets of PGG Wrightson's successful livestock business.

Under the guidance of our experienced livestock agents and managers across the country, and through a structured programme of modules and assessments designed to provide you with a broad generalist understanding and ability, you will be exposed to everything - from sales and technical knowledge through to client management and systems.

You will learn about:

  • What makes a successful livestock representative or agent
  • Qualitative and quantitative technical assessments of livestock
  • Quoting, contracts, systems, online trading platforms (bidr), and processes that support our commercial operations
  • Other specialist livestock areas such as deer/velvet, genetics, and standardbred
  • End-to-end systems of the livestock supply chain
  • Compliance and legislation that play a key role in the industry.

We are looking for candidates with:

  • Enthusiasm and a passion for the New Zealand agriculture industry
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Confident computer and technical skills
  • A passion for sales, good stockmanship, and a willingness to learn at every opportunity
  • The ability to grasp new concepts quickly and be physically fit
  • A basic understanding of the agricultural industry and current challenges - some practical farming experience would be advantageous but not essential
  • A full, current, and clean New Zealand driver's licence.

Apply today

To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Joe Higgins (Regional Livestock Manager) on or Shane Gerken (South Island Livestock Manager) on

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Applications close Wednesday, 26 November 2025.