Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity
As a Category Specialist, you will enact the tactics and activity required to ensure the success of the category strategy. Your primary responsibility will be assisting Category Managers with category functions, process and performance.
Mōhou ake | About you
Relevant experience in an equivalent category role.
Experience in retail with a preference for rural retail.
Ability to work independently.
Analytical, problem-solving, planning and organising skills.
Proficient in MS Power Point and MS Excel.
Financially literate to justify strategy, decisions and recommendations.
Mō ngā painga | About the benefits
Competitive remuneration package.
Leave purchase opportunity and service-related benefits.
Sick leave from Day 1.
Paid birthday leave.
Access to training through our online library, The Greenhouse.
Staff discounts at Farmlands Retail Stores.
Exclusive Farmlands shareholding offer providing access to a vast array of discounts with our Card Partners.
Additional support for parents - 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks' paid partner's leave.
Mō matou | About us
At Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa, New Zealand’s largest farming co-operative, we’re driven by three core values: Be You, Minds Open, and See It Through. We support NZ farmers and growers to boost profitability and productivity, aiming to be the trusted partner for everyone connected to the land.
With over 1,200 team members across 80+ locations, we offer diverse operations - from retail and feed production to ecommerce and fuel. Join us to be part of a Kiwi-owned brand that values your uniqueness, creativity, and teamwork in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Te Tono | How to apply
Fire through your CV and we'll do the rest. We'd love to hear from you and know you'll most definitely grow your career - and us - at Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa.
Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
Please note that the successful candidate will have to go through pre-employment checks before starting with us at Farmlands. These will include two references from your two most recent managers, a Ministry of Justice Check, proof of your right to work in New Zealand, a driver’s licence check and an ACC background check. For certain roles a drug and alcohol test, credit check and AML check may be required.
Team
Merchandising
Role
Category Management
Locations
Christchurch Support Office
Employment type
Full-time
Job Type
Permanent - full-time