Trainee Livestock Representative - Mid / Sth Canterbury

Trainee Livestock Representative - Mid / Sth Canterbury

Due to an internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Livestock Representative to join our successful Mid / South Canterbury Livestock Team, predominately based out of Timaru.

This is a fantastic entry level opportunity to begin your long and successful career in the agricultural sector.

This position will start in early January

About the role :

This Traineeship is a great foundation to begin your career.

This full-time role will introduce you to all the facets of PGG Wrightson's successful Livestock business.

Under the guidance of our experienced Livestock agents and managers across the country and through a structured programme of modules and assessments that are designed to provide you with a broad 'generalist' understanding and ability; you will be exposed to everything - from sales and technical knowledge, through to client management and systems.

You will learn about :

What makes a successful Livestock Representative or 'Agent'

Qualitative and quantitative technical assessments of livestock

Quoting, contracts, systems, online trading platform (bidr) and processes that support our commercial operations

Other specialist Livestock areas such as Deer / Velvet, Genetics and Standardbred

End to end systems of Livestock supply chain

Compliance and legislation that plays a key role in the industry

We are looking for candidates with :

Enthusiasm and a passion for the NZ Agriculture industry

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;

Confident computer and technical skills

A passion for sales, good stockmanship and a willingness to learn at every opportunity

The ability to grasp new concepts quickly and be physically fit

A basic understanding of the agricultural industry, and current challenges - some practical farming experience would be advantageous, but not essential

Hold a full, current and clean New Zealand driver licence.

Apply today :

To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Joe Higgins (Regional Livestock Manager) on

Reference # : Posted on : 29 Oct

Closes on : 26 Nov

Job level(s) : Graduate, Experienced 1-3 years

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