Livestock Administrator

PGG Wrightson Ltd; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Flu vaccinations

Discounted medical insurance

Occupational Counselling Programme (OＣ

Company sense of belonging

Job summary

PGG Wrightson in Dunedin is seeking an enthusiastic Administrator for a fixed-term, full-time role from November 2026 to March 2027. Based in Vogel Street, you will support the Livestock Administration team with day-to-day tasks and accurate processing of livestock transactions.

Responsibilities include handling queries, providing strong administrative support, and collaborating with the wider livestock teams and Finance to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• High level of accuracy and keen eye for detail.
• Excellent customer service experience and willingness to help customers.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and accounting software.
• Ability to work well in a team and autonomously.
• Knowledge of the rural sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process livestock transactions and handle day-to-day administration.
• Resolve a range of queries from internal and external customers.
• Provide strong administration support with a focus on numbers.
• Collaborate with wider livestock teams, Finance and PGG Wrightson clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Administration

Microsoft Office

Autonomy

Teamwork

Rural sector knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Accounting software

Job description

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and outgoing Administrator to join our Livestock Administration team on a fixed-term, full-time basis. This role is based in our Vogel Street office in Dunedin and will run from November 2026 through to March 2027.

About the role:

As a key member of our Livestock Administration team, you will support the team by managing day‑to‑day administration tasks, processing livestock transactions, and ensuring timely, accurate responses to queries from internal teams and external customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Process livestock transactions, which often requires thinking outside the box.
• Resolve a range of queries from both internal and external customers.
• Provide strong Administration and have a passion for numbers,
• Work with the wider livestock teams,Financeand our PGG Wrightson client's.

Skills and experience:

• A high level of accuracy and a keen eye for detail
• Great customer service experience and a willingness to go the extra mile to help customers and colleagues
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Excellent computer skills, in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and accounting software packages and processes
• The ability to work an effective team player but also able to work autonomously
• Knowledge and experience of the rural sector will be an advantage.

Why work for us:

Our employees enjoy access to a wide range of corporate staff discounts and benefits, including flu vaccinations, discounted medical insurance, and our Occupational Counselling Programme (OCP).

We’re proud of the strong sense of belonging across our teams, whether you’re in the field, in a branch, or part of our support offices. When you join PGG Wrightson, you’re joining a business with a long history, strong values, and a genuine commitment to helping grow the country together.

About Us

At PGG Wrightson, we are committed to developing our people through technical skill building and leadership opportunities, offering a rewarding and meaningful career within the rural sector.

Location(s): Dunedin

Job level(s): Graduate, Experienced 1-3 years , Experienced 3-5 years