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We're looking for motivated graduates who understand the realities of extensive livestock farming and are eager to build a career in animal nutrition and technical advisory.
This is an excellent opportunity to combine your agricultural knowledge with hands-on fieldwork, working directly with commercial livestock producers to improve animal performance and farm profitability.
Why this opportunity?
- Receive comprehensive technical and product training from industry experts.
- Benefit from ongoing mentorship and support from experienced professionals.
- Build your knowledge of animal nutrition, technical advisory, and commercial livestock production.
- Develop the skills needed to become a trusted technical advisor to beef and sheep farmers.
- Gain valuable hands-on experience working with leading livestock producers.
- Enjoy excellent long-term career growth and development opportunities within a growing agricultural business.
What you'll do
- Provide technical support and nutritional advice.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Visit farms and feedlots across your region.
- Learn about forage production, pasture management and livestock nutrition.
- Monitor livestock performance and recommend nutritional solutions.
- Stay informed on industry developments and market trends.
What we're looking for
- BSc Agric or B Agric from a reputable university
- A strong interest in beef cattle and/or sheep production.
- Practical farming experience through family farming, employment, internships or vacation work.
- A good understanding of extensive livestock production systems.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A willingness to travel extensively within your assigned region.
- A valid driver's licence.
Practical farming experience is highly valued
We're particularly interested in graduates who have experience with:
- Beef cattle production
- Sheep farming
- Grazing and pasture management
- Animal handling
- Supplement feeding programmes
- Breeding and herd/flock management
- General farm operations
What you'll gain
- Comprehensive training and structured onboarding.
- Ongoing mentorship from experienced technical specialists.
- Exposure to leading livestock producers.
- Hands-on experience in animal nutrition and technical advisory.
- Excellent career development opportunities within a growing agricultural business.
- The opportunity to make a real impact in the livestock industry.
If you're passionate about agriculture, enjoy working with farmers, and want to build a long-term career in the extensive ruminant industry, we'd love to hear from you.
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