Field Data Operations Specialist: Ground-Truth for ML

Halter; Auckland; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Halter is building a dedicated machine learning Data Operations function and seeks an on-field data collection specialist in Auckland. You will perform hands-on campaigns collecting measurements from paddocks and farms to feed our predictive models, emphasizing accuracy and representative sampling.

Responsibilities include coordinating with farmers, operating measurement tools, capturing metadata, and ensuring campaigns run safely and efficiently in variable field conditions to deliver

Qualifications

• Must enjoy outdoor work in variable field conditions.
• Ability to collect data accurately and follow protocols.
• Strong attention to data quality and traceability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with farmers to collect data on farms according to defined protocols.
• Carry out ground-truth data collection (biomass, sensor readings, imagery) across sites.
• Operate collection equipment safely and maintain gear.
• Capture metadata (location, timestamp, conditions) for traceability.
• Ensure data quality with in-field checks and documentation.

Skills

Outdoor work

Data collection

Ground truth data

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Time management

Field safety

Job description

Halter is building a dedicated machine learning Data Operations function and seeks an on-field data collection specialist in Auckland. You will perform hands-on campaigns collecting measurements from paddocks and farms to feed our predictive models, emphasizing accuracy and representative sampling.

Responsibilities include coordinating with farmers, operating measurement tools, capturing metadata, and ensuring campaigns run safely and efficiently in variable field conditions to deliver