2022 Prebuild Technician (Aug 2022)

At Halter, we're unlocking the connection between humans and animals, starting with cows and then expanding to other animals. Driven to revolutionise farming, our world-first technology helps farmers break free from the time-intensive constraints of conventional farming and empowers a more sustainable future for farmers, their cows and our land. Halter is giving farmers the freedom to spend more time with their families, the technology to increase production and meet the growing demand for food and the data to help them care for their cows, which we know is paramount for farmers.

Founded in 2016, Halter has developed a revolutionary farm management system. We fit our solar-powered GPS-enabled smart collars to each dairy cow. We then equip farmers with a simple App for managing their cows. This system enables farmers to remotely shift, virtually fence and proactively monitor their cow’s health, feed and behaviour - all through their phone. Scaling rapidly onto farms across New Zealand, we have the privilege of working alongside exceptional farmers including some of the largest farms in the country. We care deeply for our farmers and their cows, with our customers heavily involved in product development and animal welfare core to our culture.

Our work is turning heads. In 2021, Halter won in two categories at the NZ Hi-Tech Awards and this year, we have been nominated for another two. Our Board comprises tier 1 Silicon Valley investors who have backed the world's best technology companies such as SpaceX, Tesla, Airbnb and Spotify. We’re also fortunate to have Rocket Lab CEO, Peter Beck, as an investor and Board member. We hire the world's best people and provide an epic environment for them to thrive in. Our culture is distinctive; we care about high performance, about each other, and we're obsessed with making a difference for our customers.

About the role

This is a fixed-term contract for students who are interested in some full-time work at one of NZ’s fastest growing companies. The role will run from the 28th of August through to the 9th of September OR until you are no longer available.

We are looking for hands-on technicians that will help prebuild radio towers. This includes builders, sparkies and/or general handy people that want to branch out and help build a terrestrial network to talk to all our cows.  

Our technicians and site installers work to deploy high-quality infrastructure to provide connectivity across our farms. Prebuild technicians build the infrastructure before passing it on to the site install team. As a prebuild technician, you will be hands-on, working with tools and equipment to build and test Halter radio towers. Your responsibilities contribute to the overall production and launch schedule. 

This role is well suited to a generalist who is passionate about innovation and technology, handy with a toolbox and doesn’t mind getting their hands dirty helping out on the farm! 

What your day could look like

• Building on-farm infrastructure (radio towers) that will provide network connection
• Assembling and testing infrastructure at Halter HQ in our state of the art Auckland hardware lab
• Actively supporting and improving the pre-building processes for Halter’s on-farm infrastructure. We’re always looking for ways to improve and be more efficient.
• Conducting stock takes for materials and supplies
• Maintaining and influencing a high personal standard of personal health and safety, ethics, and compliance throughout the launch process

What we’re looking for

• You must have epic hands-on skills and a willingness to learn (A trade qualification as a builder, plumber, electrician or similar would be a huge plus but no mandatory)
• Someone who is experienced with hand and power tools
• The ability to read, understand and follow drawings and instructions
• A highly self-motivated individual who is eager to learn and grow
• Someone who has experience with electronics, knowledge of electrical components or working with steel would be a HUGE plus

Why our team loves working at Halter

• A genuine and shared connection to our mission to make a difference in the world.
• The excitement, risk, and reward of a high-growth technology start-up.
• The pride of joining an iconic New Zealand technology company growing successfully on the global stage.
• The opportunity to work with and grow alongside a dynamic, and highly talented team with diverse backgrounds.
• The opportunity to supercharge your career in a supportive and caring environment.
• Our ideas are truly valued, we are able to move fast, and our impact is real.
• State of the art, dog-friendly office that’s been thoughtfully designed right in the heart of Auckland city.
• Delicious snacks and drinks are available for your daily flow.

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!

If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply below by sending through your cover letter explaining why you’re excited about this role and working at Halter, along with your CV, and we’ll be in touch!

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