If you're keen to grow your career, there's no better place to nourish it than here. We're committed to providing our people with all they need to positively thrive. So, isn't it time you put your trust in the company that's been trusted throughout New Zealand for over 40 years?
To enable smarter farming for a better New Zealand
Ka pūkekotia a Rongomātāne, ka poho kererū a Aotearoa
About the Company:
Ravensdown as a co-operative is all about essential farm inputs, and smart people using smart tools with the latest science in mind and our shareholders' interests at heart.
We are an integral part of the food creation process. We are the only co-operative that tests for, advises about, buys, ships, stores, spreads, measures and maps food creating nutrients and fertiliser in a truly integrated way.
Using technology, science, and smart people, we work in partnership with our farmers to provide the nutrients and agronomic solutions they need, together with innovative environmental products and services.
Through this, we are committed to Smarter farming for a better New Zealand.
About the Role:
We are currently seeking a committed, energetic and customer-focused individual to manage our store in Pukekohe. The Store Manager will be responsible for the professional management of the store whilst providing excellence in customer service to exceed the expectations of both internal and external clients.
As the Store Manager you'll be responsible for the professional management of one casual staff member and the store whilst providing excellence in customer service to exceed the expectations of both internal and external customers. You'll ensure the site is fully compliant in all Health and Safety matters, managing any hazards and risks and keeping up to date with relevant training. The ability to optimise the stock turn at the store, while ensuring the stock level and service targets are continually achieved, is of paramount importance.
Whether you're processing fertiliser orders, selling to our shareholders or keeping track of stock levels, you'll enjoy a sense of autonomy and ownership that will result in a real sense of satisfaction. You will also be part of a great network of experienced Store Managers for support.
About You:
You will thrive on building strong relationships with everyone from customers and contractors to others in the Ravensdown team. You will have experience as a manager, dealing with financial budgets, recruitment and a broad range of organisational skills. Your genuine passion for the Agriculture industry will support your drive to achieve high results.
Given the work environment and nature of the role, it's essential you're physically fit, mechanically-minded and have experience in operating a forklift and front-end loader.
Ideal Skills & Experience:
Training can be provided for the right applicant, but to be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:
- Understanding of and experience in workplace Health & Safety requirements (incident reporting, compliance, SOPs, audits etc)
- Experience in fixed and mobile plant operation , with class 1,2, F and W licenses
- A current OSH forklift certificate
- Experience in the bulk materials industry
- Outstanding customer service experience
- Good computer literacy
Benefits
In return for your skills, we offer a very competitive package that includes an array of insurances plus excellent training opportunities in a supportive cooperative environment.
How to Apply:
Click on the 'Apply' button to create a profile and submit your CV and cover letter
Ravensdown is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test