Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity
We're looking for someone to join the team at our Te Awamutu store working 20 hours per week.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing retail sales and customer service to our shareholders.
- Advising customers on a range of agricultural products.
- Operating a point of sale (POS) system.
- Completing administrative tasks such as ordering and receipting of stock.
- Restocking and displaying our products.
Mōhou ake | About you
- A background in the farming sector.
- You can engage and talk to anyone.
- You have retail sales or customer service skills and experience.
- You have sound computer skills.
- You're physically fit as there will be lifting and manual handling tasks.
Bonus Points for:
- A forklift licence.
- A first aid licence.
Mō ngā painga | About the benefits
You'll be rewarded with:
- 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
Apply online with your CV and cover letter 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.
Applicants must have the legal right 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.
