Herder and Operations Coordinator
We are seeking a herder and operations coordinator for Store Ree
Do you want to work where agriculture meets research, technology, and plenty of good humor? As a herder or operations coordinator with us, you will become an important part of an environment where cattle breeding, genetics, and sustainable agriculture are everyday life – and not just fine words in a presentation. Here, you will have both practical responsibility in operations and a key role in the interaction between production, laboratory work, and customer contact.
You will work closely with the animals, your colleagues, and professionals throughout the entire value chain. This means varied days, clear routines, and many opportunities to influence how we work. If you thrive with both fixed tasks and new challenges, this could be a very good match.
Geno's breeding station at Store Ree plays a central role in the development of the NRF cow, one of the world's most recognized cattle breeds. Here, agriculture, forestry, semen production, and embryo production are combined in an exciting professional environment that contributes to the sale of genetics to customers all over the world.
In the bull barn, there are 80-90 breeding bulls that produce semen for the national and international market. In the heifer barn, there are 100-120 of Norway's very best heifers; they produce thousands of embryos and are a very important contribution to Geno's breeding work.
Herder
In this role, you will get a combination of practical tasks, such as:
Feeding and care of bulls and heifers Clipping and general follow-up of animals Participation in semen collection from bulls Assistance in embryo production General maintenance work in the barn Other incidental tasks
Operations Coordinator
In the role of operations coordinator, you will get a combination of practical herding work and coordination of operations. You ensure that everyday life runs as it should, and that both animals, colleagues, and customers can trust that you have control. You will become an important link between the barn, production, and administration. You will contribute to ensuring an efficient and well-functioning workday through:
Production planning in collaboration with other departments Planning and coordination of daily operations, routines, and tasks in the barns Contributing to good routines for HMS and order in the operating environment Being a link to internal and external partners, as well as contributing to good information flow Assisting the Leader for Animal Flow with weekly, weekend, and holiday planning
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for you who likes to take responsibility, and who thrives with a mixture of physical work, systematic operations, and structured communication. You do not need to know everything from day one – the most important thing is that you are willing to learn, organized, and comfortable with routine work, while also having an eye for improvements.
Experience from agriculture, animal husbandry, or similar practical work Driver's license for tractor 3 years of experience from work where structure, responsibility, and routines are important Good written and oral communication in Norwegian and English Confident in using digital systems for registration and simple documentation Ability to work independently, but also as part of a team with close cooperation Positive, service-oriented, and comfortable with shift and weekend work
Why you will thrive with us
With us, you will get to work in an environment where professional weight meets down-to-earth practice – literally. We are a cooperative organization with customers nationally and internationally, and you will get to be part of a strong professional network within cattle breeding, genetics, and modern agriculture. At the same time, we have an informal tone, a strong sense of teamwork, and high tolerance for questions, input, and new ideas.
You will, of course, receive the necessary training so that you can enter both routines and technology safely. The workdays are varied, meaningful, and full of practical responsibility, and you will have good opportunities for professional development over time. We offer competitive terms, and you will become part of a team where cooperation, humor, and support from colleagues are an important part of the everyday work life.
Working hours are 06:30–14:30 and involve a 6-part weekend shift rotation.
If you feel that one of these roles could be for you, we would very much like to hear from you. Send in an application and CV, where you briefly tell us about your experience and what motivates you to work with agriculture and animal welfare. We assess applications continuously, so we recommend that you apply as soon as you have the opportunity.
Application deadline: October 25, 2026
Start date: Prompt start/by agreement
About Geno SA Geno SA is a cooperative established in 1935 that operates breeding and semen activities. The Geno Group is owned by Norwegian cattle farmers, has 222 employees, and an annual turnover of 515 million NOK (2025).
Geno conducts breeding work on the dairy breed Norsk Rødt Fe (NRF), and the breeding program is based on research and development within breeding, genetics, and reproduction technology.
Geno's head office is centrally located in Hamar, co-located with Norsvin and TYR. Our breeding station is located at Store Ree in Stange, approx. 16 km south of Hamar, and our station for calves/young animals is located in Øyer.
Geno Global AS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Geno that exports semen, primarily NRF, to more than 20 countries. Geno Global has wholly-owned subsidiaries in the USA and Poland. We sell to other countries through local distributors.
You can read more about Geno's business at www.geno.no/om-geno/genos-virksomhet/virksomheten .