Cattleyards Supervisor: Lead Safe, Efficient Operations

Alliance Group; Oamaru; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Group is seeking a Cattleyards Supervisor to lead daily cattleyards operations at our Pukeuri Plant in New Zealand. This frontline role emphasizes safe, efficient processing, strong animal welfare and a positive team culture.

You will coordinate people, livestock, resources and compliance to ensure smooth daily activities, while maintaining safety, animal welfare, quality and regulatory standards across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in FMCG, food manufacturing, livestock or primary industry.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, coordinate and organise a team.
• Sound computer skills and confidence with operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day cattleyards operations safely and efficiently.
• Promote high animal welfare standards in stock handling and processing.
• Receive stock, reconcile inventory and ensure accurate documentation.
• Maintain livestock system records and support stock appraisal and related processes.
• Set clear expectations, coach staff and maintain strong communication.
• Plan workforce resources, inductions, PPE, tools and day-to-day allocations.
• Conduct safety interactions and audits, identify hazards and action risks.
• Monitor quality, food safety and compliance, take corrective action as needed.
• Build effective relationships with supervisors, vets, transport and site teams.

Skills

Leadership

Livestock handling

Safety compliance

Team coaching

Computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alliance Group is seeking a Cattleyards Supervisor to lead daily cattleyards operations at our Pukeuri Plant in New Zealand. This frontline role emphasizes safe, efficient processing, strong animal welfare and a positive team culture.

You will coordinate people, livestock, resources and compliance to ensure smooth daily activities, while maintaining safety, animal welfare, quality and regulatory standards across the site.