Job Description

• Strong community connections and genuine local impact

• Competitive remuneration package + employee benefits

• Kiwi-owned co-operative backing NZ farmers and growers since 1962

Mō te whai wāhi | About the opportunity

Lead Wairoa. Drive results. Build a high-performing team at Farmlands.

This is more than a retail leadership role.

As our Branch Manager, you'll lead the Farmlands Wairoa team while building strong relationships across the local farming community. You'll be responsible for driving store performance, developing your people, and delivering an exceptional experience for our shareholders and customers. Supporting a diverse customer base across sheep and beef, dairy, horticulture and lifestyle farming, you'll play an important role in helping Wairoa's rural sector thrive.

Where you'll add value:

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team

• Build strong relationships with shareholders, customers and the wider community

• Deliver on agreed objectives and KPIs while driving continuous improvement

• Manage budgets, P&L and financial performance

• Be a visible presence on the shop floor, supporting customers and mentoring team members

• Identify opportunities to grow sales and strengthen customer loyalty

Mōhou ake | About you

You're a people-focused leader who enjoys building strong teams, creating great customer experiences, and delivering commercial results.

You'll likely bring:

• Experience leading successful teams in a retail, rural, agricultural or customer-facing environment

• Strong relationship-building and customer service skills

• Knowledge of rural products, services or farming communities

• Commercial acumen and confidence managing financial performance

• Experience coaching and developing team members

• Strong computer skills and confidence using modern technology

• A practical, hands-on approach with a willingness to jump in where needed

Mō ngā painga | About the benefits

• Lead a business that sits at the heart of the Wairoa farming community

• Enjoy the autonomy to drive results, grow relationships and make decisions that matter

• Build your leadership career with New Zealand's largest farming co-operative

• Competitive remuneration package, staff discounts and access to Farmlands shareholding benefits

• Ongoing learning and professional development

• Generous leave entitlements: paid birthday leave, leave purchase opportunity, sick leave from Day 1 and enhanced parental 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.

Applications close: 3 August 2026.

Mō te Tukanga | About the Process

The future doesn't stand still, and neither do we. As part of our commitment to innovation, we may use Sam, our AI Recruitment Assistant, during the recruitment process.

If you're invited to chat with Sam, we'd encourage you to give it a go. It's quick, conversational, and can be completed at a time that suits you. It's simply another way for us to get to know you and learn more about what you could bring to Farmlands.

And don't worry – real people review every application and remain at the heart of every hiring decision.

You must have the right to work in New Zealand. Pre-employment checks include references, Ministry of Justice, right-to-work, driver's licence and ACC checks (plus others where required).