Job Description

• Join an amazing team with a great culture

• Competitive hourly rate

• Wide range of career and personal development opportunities

Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Store person to join the team in Gore. The back store operation is vital to our performance, so it is critical that we get the right candidate who has a strong work ethic and thrives in a fun, fast-paced, and demanding environment. A meticulous eye for detail is critical for this role!

This is a permanent position, working Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm 40 hours per week with some Saturday retail work required on a roster basis (approximately 1 Saturday every 6 weeks)

Mōhou ake | About you

• Previous experience working in a storeroom, either within a retail or warehouse environment - dealing with freight movement and dispatch would be an advantage.

• Highly proficient computer skills and literacy are an absolute necessity. The ability to learn new systems with confidence will set you up for success, as receiving goods into stock and managing our distribution of customer orders are integral parts of the role.

• You're physically fit and ready to be active for most of your day. (Able to lift 25kg bags)

• A meticulous eye for detail, you relish having systems in place that promote efficiency, and you love running an efficient, accurate, tidy operation.

• Friendly, outgoing, you can build strong relationships with your colleagues – have a bit of fun, you will be working closely with the retail team, sales team, and your warehouse colleagues every day, so strong relationships are key!

To set you up for success in this role you will have also bring with you.

• Knowledge of the farming sector and products.

• A class 2 license or F endorsement Forklift license and experience.

• Motivation, a strong work ethic, and a desire for longevity in your next career opportunity are key attributes that can greatly contribute to professional success. Emphasizing these qualities can help in building a fulfilling and sustainable career path.

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

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.

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.

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.