Adecco
2 weeks ago
Team Leader - Livestock
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Company information
- Company
- Adecco
- Location
- New Zealand New Zealand
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
Job description
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience in poultry farming, agriculture, or a similar production environment
- Has leadership experience leading a team
- Is practical, proactive, and calm under pressure
- Has good mechanical and computer aptitude
- Communicates clearly and works well as part of a team
- Is committed to animal welfare, safety, and developing others
Other Important Information
- This role includes on-call responsibilities
- Weekend work is required as part of a shared leadership roster
- Flexibility and a willingness to learn are essential
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to grow your leadership career in a supportive environment
- Hands-on role with real responsibility and impact
- Work with a values-driven team focused on continuous improvement
- Stable, long-term employment in an essential industry
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and enjoy leading from the front, we’d love to hear from you.
We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Team Leader to support the daily operation of our poultry farm operation. This is an entry-level leadership role, ideal for someone ready to step into a people-leading position while remaining actively involved in farm operations.
Reporting to the Farm Manager, you will provide leadership, operational oversight, and on-call support to ensure high standards of animal welfare, safety, and productivity are maintained.
About the Role
In this role, you will:
- Support the Farm Manager with the day-to-day running of the farm
- Lead and supervise a team
- Oversee daily shed operations and ensure staff are prepared and supported
- Monitor flock health, production, and farm hygiene
- Ensure compliance with animal welfare, biosecurity, and health & safety requirements
- Participate in an on-call roster and respond to farm alarms when required
- Complete basic administration including timesheets, KPI data, and compliance reporting
- Step up to run the farm in the Farm Manager’s absence, including weekend leadership cover
This is a predominantly hands-on role, with approximately 10–15% administration.
Required skills
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