Field Operations Specialist (Queensland)

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Hiring Remotely in Queensland, AUS
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Greentech • Hardware • Internet of Things • Machine Learning • Software • Business Intelligence • Agriculture
Halter is on a mission to unlock more productive and sustainable farming and ranching.
The Role
Field-based hardware technician responsible for deploying, maintaining and diagnosing collars and towers on farms, providing on-call support, collecting and analysing hardware data, building maintenance systems, and feeding field insights to product and engineering teams while regularly travelling across the region.
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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 motivated, hands-on Field Ops Specialist to join our team as one of our first hardware technicians on the ground in Australia. When is the hardware? The collars and towers that are what makes us Halter. This is a rare opportunity to be part of something genuinely new.

You’ll be responsible for building an efficient operational system from the ground up, getting out onto farms, and making sure our hardware infrastructure runs without a hitch. One moment you’re diagnosing a technical issue in the field, the next you’re delivering collars to a new producer. You’ll be the go-to person on the ground, the kind of person who takes ownership and gets things done.

You’ll work closely with dedicated teams in Australia, and at Halter’s Auckland HQ. You’ll play a key role in making sure our pioneering producers in the region get an unmatched experience from day one.

What your day could look like
  • Infrastructure maintenance: Oversee the upkeep and repair of Halter’s on-farm infrastructure to keep operations running smoothly.

  • Hardware diagnosis: Diagnose issues with our hardware and feed that information back to the right team quickly.

  • Deployment support: Get out onto farms to help deploy Halter. Troubleshoot issues, support installations, and make sure things go well.

  • Field insights: Feed your learnings back clearly to our product and engineering teams, so we’re always building what matters most for Australian cattle producers.

  • On-call: Be part of our global on-call roster to support tower-related incidents and proactively find solutions in a timely manner.

  • Data analysis: Collect, interpret, and analyse data from our hardware to optimise processes and improve operational efficiency. Spot issues before they become problems.

  • Maintenance system: Help build and manage a maintenance system tailored to the Australian market.

  • Collaboration: Work closely across Halter’s teams to stay aligned and drive strong customer outcomes.

  • Travel: With producers spread across Australia, you’ll be on the road regularly. Expect 3 to 4 days a week and some nights away from home.

  • Whatever else it takes: You’ll do what needs doing to make Halter continue to succeed in Australia.

Who are we looking for
  • Hands-on experience: Practical experience with tools, electrical work, construction, networking, or equipment fitting is a must.

  • Go-getter attitude: You’re proactive, you take ownership, and you’re not afraid to figure things out on the go.

  • Strong communicator: You can translate what you’re seeing in the field into clear, actionable feedback for a remote product and engineering team.

  • Time management: You manage your own time well and get tasks done on schedule without someone looking over your shoulder.

  • Team player: You work well with people across different locations and time zones.

  • Comfortable with ambiguity: This is early-stage market entry. Things will be imperfect. You’ll thrive on that rather than be frustrated by it.

  • Commitment to excellence: You take pride in delivering the best possible service and making sure Halter’s infrastructure is always at its best.

  • Willingness to travel: You’re up for regular and sometimes spontaneous travel across the region.

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, 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!

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!"

Skills Required

  • Practical experience with tools, electrical work, construction, networking, or equipment fitting
  • South American cattle production experience (knowledge of land, animals, producer operations)
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly (3-4 days/week) and stay overnight
  • Comfort with field ambiguity and early-stage market entry challenges
  • Strong verbal and written communication to relay field findings to remote teams
  • Self-directed time management and ownership of tasks
  • Team player able to collaborate across locations and time zones
  • Participation in on-call roster for tower-related incidents
  • Experience collecting, interpreting, and analysing hardware data

What the Team is Saying

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Halter Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive (medical, dental, vision), with U.S. materials noting most premiums covered and 100% employee‑only premiums on select plans. This elevated employer contribution materially boosts the overall value of the package.
  • Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is positioned as generous, with U.S. postings citing 16 weeks for birthing parents and 8 weeks for non‑birthing parents, and New Zealand sources mentioning up to 6 months fully paid for primary caregivers. These policies are consistently highlighted across company and role descriptions.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Permanent employees are offered broad‑based ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This is framed as a core element of total rewards, enabling participation in the company’s long‑term growth.

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The Company
HQ: Boulder, Colorado
350 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

We bridge deep tech into farming and ranching. Halter enables farmers and ranchers to remotely shift, virtually fence and proactively monitor their cows’ health and behavior. Can you imagine watching 500 cows or cattle walk calmly towards the milking shed or their next break? No quad bikes, no dogs, no fences. Just a herd of cows walking at their own pace. People say it looks like magic. Our customers are revolutionizing farming and ranching with Halter. It's changing lives and transforming an industry.

Why Work With Us

There's something special about being surrounded by spectacular people making real change in the world. At Halter, you'll do your best work, with the best people and have the biggest impact in a culture grounded in performance.

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Halter Offices

OnSite Workspace

Our field teams are often on the road however, we believe that in-person interaction is key to building a high-performing culture so there will be times when we would like our team to meet in person.

Typical time on-site: None
HQBoulder, Colorado
NZ
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