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.

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About the role

This is a critical role at a fast-scaling company with bold ambitions and significant growth ahead. As Halter expands globally across NZ, Australia, and the US, the complexity of keeping our people safe, our operations compliant, and our risk well-managed grows with us. We care deeply about building strong infrastructure that enables this - while preserving the agency and speed that is deeply ingrained in our culture.

As our People Strategy and Delivery Lead, you'll work closely with the Head of People Programmes & Operations and external advisors on the development and delivery of Halter's global health and safety approach. You'll manage everything from proactively reducing risk through smart, principled systems and processes, to incident management - driving wider compliance activity across the business, building meaningful guardrails, and creating an environment where people do their best work.

This is not a passive or back-office role. It requires someone who is calm under pressure, sharp on the details, and genuinely energised by building rigorous, human-centred systems that empower people to operate safely - and give the business the confidence to move fast. Your character will matter. You'll need the judgement to navigate sensitive situations, the communication skills to bring people along with you, and exceptional project management to keep complex, multi-threaded work moving without things slipping through the cracks.

Key responsibilities

• Global Health & Safety Design and Delivery: Own the development and delivery of Halter’s global health and safety approach across NZ, AU, and the US. Turn strategy into action - building programmes that are practical, compliant, and genuinely keep our people safe.

• Reporting, Tracking & Incident Management: Own all H&S reporting, tracking, and incident management. Ensure incidents are managed with care and rigour, learnings are captured, and reporting is accurate, timely, and meaningful.

• Risk Assessment & Proactive Design: Work closely with the Head of People Programmes & Operations and external H&S advisors to assess risk, identify gaps, and build systems that get ahead of problems. The goal is an environment where people do great work safely - not one paralysed by rules.

• Compliance Delivery: Take ownership of wider compliance activity across the People function. Manage timelines, documentation, and cross-functional coordination to keep us on track and well-managed.

• Generalist Range: This is a role where unexpected things will land on your plate. You’ll be a key part of making it all happen.

We're looking for someone who

• Has a legal background or completed legal studies. Navigating compliance and incident management requires clear thinking about risk and obligation - having that foundation, whether formal or applied, will set you up well.

• Thinks from first principles - this is critical. You don’t default to templates or best practice checklists. You break problems down, understand the real problem, and build solutions that address the root cause, not just the symptom.

• Is an an exceptional communicator. You write clearly, speak confidently, and know how to land a complex message. Whether you’re managing a sensitive incident or presenting a risk framework to leadership, people trust your judgement and your words.

• Has exceptional project management and attention to detail. You run tight threads, nothing slips, and the standard of your work reflects how much you care.

  Has proven experience navigating high-pressure situations. You’ve been tested, and you stay steady. You think clearly under pressure, you don’t drop the ball, and you know when to escalate and when to hold.

• Has high integrity and sound judgement. People trust you with sensitive situations. You know what needs to stay in the room and what needs to be surfaced.

• Has previous experience in NZ, AU, or US workplace health and safety is great - but it’s not required. We will invest in training you on H&S legislation and practices across our markets. What we need is someone who is a highly effective learner - able to get up to speed fast, ask sharp questions, and build systems that actually work.

Our Office First Approach

Humans are wired for connection. Being office first is a core pillar of our culture because in-person connections drive your growth, learning, impact, and relationships. Strong relationships make it easier to disagree, give feedback, and do meaningful work together.

We're office first, not office only. Working from the office is our default, but we flex when needed. We have a high-trust culture where everyone is trusted to do what's best for Halter.

Our office vibe is special, the high energy and spectacular people make work enjoyable. Your growth and impact are unlimited here, coming from solving problems, innovating, and constantly learning from each other.

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!"