Job Description

• Kiwi-owned Brand - Aotearoa's largest farming co-operative

• Be part of a growing organisation with a great culture

• Wide range of career opportunities

Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity

We're currently looking for a motivated salesperson to support our Hokitika store You will be working on a casual basis, and we require flexibility across the week. Availability between 8am–5pm is preferred.

Reporting to the Business Manager, your key focus will be providing great service to shareholders in our retail store.

You will concentrate on:

• Providing retail sales and customer service to our shareholders.

• Giving advice to customers on a range of dairy, equine, sheep and beef and general 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

We're looking for someone with a sound background in the farming sector and a broad knowledge of products and services. You will also have proven experience in retail sales or customer service.

• You will have sound computer skills

• You will have a full clean Class 1 driver's license

• You will be physically fit as there will be lifting and manual handling tasks

Mō ngā painga | About the benefits

In return you’ll be joining a hardworking, high performing and well-connected team, passionate about their customers and New Zealand agriculture. Aside from our talented team, the meaningful work and our inclusive culture, you'll receive a competitive hourly rate and sick leave from Day 1.

You'll also receive an exclusive Farmlands shareholding offer providing access to a vast array of discounts with our partners and purchasing within our Farmlands retail stores.

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 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.