Breeder Catching Leading Hand
Core
Lead a crew of catchers to move breeder birds between farms, collect end-of-life birds, and perform full shed cleanouts.
Role type
Team Leader (hands-on IC)
Builds
Poultry movement and collection operations
Domain
Agriculture / Poultry farming
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team leadership, poultry catching, animal welfare management, biosecurity enforcement, health and safety compliance, physical stamina, shift flexibility
Preferred skills
NZ driver's licence, previous breeder or poultry experience
Responsibilities
Lead and coach a crew of minimum 3 Catchers, coordinate breeder bird movements between farms, oversee stock transfer to production farms, ensure timely end-of-life bird collection, lead full shed cleanouts, identify and manage sick or injured birds, enforce biosecurity and safety protocols, train new catchers, maintain housekeeping, communicate with farm staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC