Join Aviagen ANZ and make a career of helping to feed the world

Aviagen Oceania (Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) offers exciting career opportunities in one of the most beautiful regions on earth. If you have a passion to make a difference by helping to feed the world’s growing communities with an excellent source of protein, poultry breeding could be a great choice for you. We’re looking for educated, innovative and enthusiastic professionals with a desire to improve the health and welfare of our birds and promote the businesses of our local poultry producers.

Making a difference

A career in poultry genetics can offer up-and-coming professionals the potential for extensive travel, both domestically and internationally, as well as a chance to work closely with professionals at all levels of the value chain executives, processing plants, hatcheries, feed mills, feed additive suppliers, live operations, veterinarians, nutritionists and many others. Careers in marketing, sales, business and account management, farm and hatchery management, production, nutrition and veterinary services are among the job options available in this region. Poultry breeding brings with it stimulating challenges, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a true difference for now and for the future.

Half a century of growth and success

Aviagen’s Ross birds were established in the ANZ region more than 45 years ago, and theirs has been a story of growth and success. Our customers – the farmers who use our day-old breeder chicks for broiler meat production -benefit from the efficiency and strong performance of the Ross bird, and throughout the years we’ve invested in multiple farms, hatcheries and state-of-the-art facilities to keep up with the region’s expanding production needs. We care about our customers, and work daily with them to achieve continuous improvement in the health, welfare and performance of their birds and the success of their businesses.

Adventure where you work

Working at Aviagen Oceania (ANZ), you also have the chance to live and grow in a region brimming with adventure and beauty. Whether you prefer the culture, cuisine, and attractions of cosmopolitan Auckland and Sydney, the adventure of the outback, or a Bondi beach run, Oceania (ANZ)has something for everyone.

No other place on Earth quite has the advantages of working and living in Australia and New Zealand. Both are ultra-modern democracies with some of the highest living standards on earth. Australia and New Zealand rank among the world’s strongest and freest economies, making them some of the easiest places to do business and work in. They also have some of the most sought-after natural wonders and beauties that our planet has to offer, with flora and fauna that are found nowhere else. From the mysteries of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef with its rich biodiversity to New Zealand’s breathtaking seascapes and landscapes – the same ones found in the Lord of the Rings trilogy -- everyday will feel like a mystical paradise.

The adventure of living in Australia or New Zealand could be a great complement to a stimulating career in the poultry breeding industry. So why wait? Apply to become part of the Aviagen ANZ family today!

Perspectives of Aviagen employees

“I love living in New Zealand and working for Aviagen, where I feel I’m truly making a difference in providing current and future generations with a sustainable source of nutrition. Working for Aviagen, I can see where it all begins, with the primary breeder. We have the responsibility and the honor to make a positive impact on the entire food chain. ~ Abbey Mathew, Operations Manager, Aviagen New Zealand

“Aviagen supplies all major poultry producers in Australia with high-generation breeding stock, and we also export to parts of Asia. The role we play in feeding local communities makes my job rewarding, and doing so effectively requires continuous education to keep up with modern advances in poultry breeding. That means there’s always something new to learn, which keeps it interesting, and I look forward to coming to work each day.” ~ Wayne Miller, Operations Manager, Aviagen Australia.