Research & Development Specialist

📋 Description

• Assist in and run trials to further develop our virtual fencing product.
• Use our internal tools to analyse and inspect data generated by Halter collars to help inform
• Test and validate prototypes of new functionalities on our R&D farm in the Waikato.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions when designing new features.
• Participate in and lead cross-functional project teams to deliver value for farmers and animals.
• Visit customer farmers and ranchers when on-farm support or research is required.

🎯 Requirements

• Hunger over experience—open to candidates with loads, little, or no experience in R&D.
• Incredibly motivated with a love for solving hard problems and a positive attitude.
• Not afraid to get hands dirty; about half of the work will be outdoors on the farm.
• Excitement about working with cattle and interest in animal behavior.
• Insane critical thinking abilities, thorough analysis, and innovative creative problem-solving.
• Thrive in ambiguity and use initiative when needed.

🎁 Benefits

• Delicious snacks and drinks available daily.
• Southern Cross Health Insurance partnership for well-being.
• 6 months fully paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 4 weeks fully paid secondary caregiver
• Annual $1000 self-development budget.
• Wellness leave and unlimited paid annual leave.
• Inclusive remuneration package with salary, benefits, and employee stock ownership plan.