Product Manager - Mapping

Halter; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Halter is seeking a Product Manager to join the Virtual Fencing mapping team in Auckland. You’ll own mapping end-to-end—from fence lines to water troughs—bridging tech and farming to improve efficiency and animal welfare.

You’ll gain deep product insight by talking to farmers on the ground, collaborating with engineers and designers, and translating realities from the field into practical features for our growing farmer base across NZ, Australia, the US and beyond.

Qualifications

• Curious and eager to become an expert in Virtual Fencing and understand how the tech really works.
• Strong critical thinking to break down complex problems and find simple solutions.
• Clear communication with engineers, farmers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Spend time on farm talking to farmers to understand their operation and Halter’s fit.
• Collaborate with the internal mapping team to identify bottlenecks and improve workflows.
• Identify true farmer needs and translate them into practical mapping features for dairy/beef environments.
• Help decide what gets built next and prioritise for maximum on-farm impact.
• Work with Product Managers, Engineers and Designers to ship features and ensure adoption.

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:

We're looking for a Product Manager to join our Virtual Fencing team, focused on mapping. Please note this role is based at our Auckland HQ. Mapping is the foundation of Halter’s virtual fencing. Before we can guide a single cow, we need a digital version of the farm or ranch: every fence line, every gate, every water trough, in the right place. We use that map, and the context of each farm or ranch, to guide more than 1.5 million cows every single day. This role is all about deeply understanding how our product works and what our farmers need from it, then taking those insights and converting them into solutions. This role sits right at the intersection of technology and farming. You'll become the expert in virtual fencing and own mapping end to end: the tools farmers use, the tool our mapping team uses, the imagery and accuracy underneath it all. As we grow across New Zealand, Australia, the US and South America, we need to scale our mapping solutions so we continue to improve farmers' and ranchers’ lives. You don't necessarily need any Product Management experience but it's crucial you've got top notch critical thinking skills. If you're curious, hungry to learn, love solving hard problems and are passionate about agriculture, let's talk!

Who we're looking for

• You’re highly curious and hungry to become an expert in Virtual Fencing and understand how the tech really works.
• You’re a critical thinker who is able to break down complex problems. Even when the pressure's on, you can get to simple solutions.
• You love working at a fast pace with loose requirements. You’re confident navigating uncertainty, breaking down messy problems, testing ideas, pivoting and getting stuck in.
• You can clearly and simply communicate concepts or decisions to engineers, farmers and other Halter teams.
• You sweat the details because you know they matter, especially for complex products used in demanding, real-world environments.

Who day could look like:

• You will get out on farm regularly, gumboots on, talking to farmers about their operation, understanding how Halter fits into their day.
• Spend time with our internal mapping team, understanding how they work and where the tool slows them down.
• Work out what farmers truly need (not just what they're asking for) and how it should work in a real dairy or beef environment.
• Help decide what gets built next and why, prioritising based on what'll make the biggest difference on farm and help us scale.
• Work closely with other Product Managers, Engineers and Designers to get features built and shipped.
• Make sure new features actually land well for farmers, from rollout through to adoption.

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, we’d love to chat to see if you’ll be an epic fit!

Please also feel free to check out the careers page for more information on working at Halter and don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn & Instagram.

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 $1,000 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!"