Deployment Operations Representative

Halter; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Self-development budget

Wellness leave

Unlimited annual leave

Parental leave

Employee stock ownership plan

Job summary

Halter is seeking a Deployment Operations Representative to help farmers get up and running with Halter. Reporting to the Deployment Operations Manager, you will manage the initial part of the deployment process and work with the Launch team and contractors to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.

You will need excellent communication, the ability to learn quickly, and thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering high-quality installation plans and timely schedules for customers.

Qualifications

• A hungry and passionate grad who has completed their studies and is interested in project management or tech, OR a person who has 1 to 2 years of experience in a professional role.
• The ability to meticulously manage projects from start to finish.
• Someone who is proficient with using Google Workspace and has the ability to learn software products quickly e.g. surveying tools
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; you will be coordinating with team members and contractors in various regions
• Great attention to detail, you will need to ensure work carried out by contractors and casual employees is to a high standard and completed on time
• Excellent time management skills, you will need to prioritise jobs effectively and will be working to set cycle times
• A proactive thinker who can identify opportunities and action process improvement
• The right person with an exceptional attitude will be able to learn the required technical skills to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct radio modelling analysis of farms, creation of install plans and communication of install plans to customers.
• Timely delivery of the install planning processes to deliver on our deployment milestones and overall deployment schedule.
• Creation and iteration of efficient and scalable processes within the deployment operations function.
• Communication with customers, running them through the deployment process steps and answering relevant questions.
• Coordinating third-party contractor timelines and ensuring quality requirements are met.
• Continuously improve the broader deployment process to deliver an exceptional experience for farmers.
• Work cross-functionally across teams to deliver the best outcomes for our farmers.
• Support the wider launch team on operational activities and special projects for growth.

Skills

Project management

Google Workspace

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Proactive thinker

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Recent graduate

Tools

Surveying tools

Job description

About Halter

At Halter, we’re on a mission to enable farmers and graziers to run the most productive and sustainable operations. Our customers are using Halter to break free from the time-intensive constraints of conventional practices. Imagine watching 500 cattle stand up and walk calmly towards their next break? No quad bikes, no dogs, no fences. Just a group of cattle walking at their own pace. People say it looks like magic. Our customers are revolutionizing grazing with Halter. It's changing lives and transforming an industry. People join Halter to do meaningful work. By joining us 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 Founders Fund, Bessemer Venture Partners, BOND, DCVC, Blackbird, Promus Ventures, Rocket Lab’s Peter Beck and Icehouse ventures.

To find out more, visit our LinkedIn & Instagram.

About the role:

With a few of our team members growing into new roles, we’re looking for a new Deployment Operations Representative to help farmers get up and running with Halter.

Reporting to the Deployment Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the initial part of the customer’s deployment process with Halter. You will work in the high-performing, cross-functional Launch team, playing a key part in our customer’s onboarding experience.

You will be directly responsible for delivering the highest quality deployment experience to our farmers. You will work closely with a diverse range of stakeholders; our customers, external contractors and our Launch and Customer Success teams.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where they will be challenged daily and encouraged to think outside the box to create more efficient and scalable processes. To succeed, you must learn quickly, have excellent verbal and written communication skills and work well under pressure and tight deadlines.

Who we're looking for:

• A hungry and passionate grad who has completed their studies and is interested in project management or tech, OR a person who has 1 to 2 years of experience in a professional role
• The ability to meticulously manage projects from start to finish
• Someone who is proficient with using Google Workspace and has the ability to learn software products quickly e.g. surveying tools
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; you will be coordinating with team members and contractors in various regions
• Great attention to detail, you will need to ensure work carried out by contractors and casual employees is to a high standard and completed on time
• Excellent time management skills, you will need to prioritise jobs effectively and will be working to set cycle times
• A proactive thinker who can identify opportunities and action process improvement
• The right person with an exceptional attitude will be able to learn the required technical skills to succeed.

What your day could look like:

• Conduct radio modelling analysis of farms, creation of install plans and communication of install plans to customers.
• Timely delivery of the install planning processes to deliver on our deployment milestones and overall deployment schedule.
• Creation and iteration of efficient and scalable processes within the deployment operations function.
• Communication with customers, running them through the deployment process steps and answering relevant questions.
• Coordinating third-party contractor timelines and ensuring quality requirements are met.
• Continuously improve the broader deployment process to deliver an exceptional experience for farmers.
• Work cross-functionally across teams to deliver the best outcomes for our farmers.
• Support the wider launch team on operational activities and special projects for growth.

Our company benefits

• Delicious snacks and drinks are available for your daily flow.
• 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.
• Our time to recharge is valued, we're offered wellness leave and unlimited paid annual leave.
• Importantly, we offer an inclusive and attractive remuneration package made up of salary, benefits and an employee stock ownership plan.

Our Office First Approach

Humans are wired for connection. Being office first is a core pillar of our culture because in-person connections drive your growth, learning, impact, and relationships. Strong relationships make it easier to disagree, give feedback, and do meaningful work together.

We're office first, not office only. Working from the office is our default, but we flex when needed. We have a high-trust culture where everyone is trusted to do what's best for Halter.

Our office vibe is special, the high energy and spectacular people make work enjoyable. Your growth and impact are unlimited here, coming from solving problems, innovating, and constantly learning from each other.

Join our team

Halter is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace — a place where we can each be ourselves 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 to Halter. We’d love to chat to see if you’ll be an epic fit!

Why our team loves working at Halter:

• Work that genuinely matters. Every now and again a company comes along that transforms an entire industry and leaves the world in a better place. Our team gets to be part of something truly meaningful, helping farmers improve their livelihoods, spend more time with their families, and build more sustainable operations.
• Spectacular people solving hard problems. Our culture is designed for talented people to do work that changes lives. The team is filled with diverse, kind, and driven people who push each other to do their best work. You'll be thrown into the deep end, tackling complex challenges and building something tangible that solves real problems.
• You’ll grow here. Autonomy, mastery, and learning define how we work. You'll have the freedom to work on interesting problems, master new skills, and continuously develop yourself, both through your role and our personal growth fund.
• This isn't easy, and we love that it's hard. Working at Halter will be the most rewarding and the most challenging work of your life. We move fast, take bold bets, and work hard to reshape an entire industry. As one team member put it: "Joining Halter is a bit like strapping yourself to a rocket ship, but it's an epic journey to be a part of!"