Job Description

Mōhou ake | About you

Are you passionate about agriculture and eager to make a real impact in the farming community? We are seeking a dedicated individual with:

• Deep familiarity with the local farming landscape and an understanding of their needs.

• Expertise in sheep & beef, arable and high-country stations.

• Exceptional communication skills and confidence in providing technical advice to diverse audiences.

• A drive to excel and achieve outstanding results.

If you’re motivated, knowledgeable and ready to contribute to the success of local farmers, we want to hear from you!

Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity

Located in Darfield, your primary role will involve providing technical advice on the farm, leveraging your industry knowledge to recommend products and services which will best meet our shareholders' needs. Your ability to build with your passion for agriculture will make a significant impact.

You will become part of a highly regarded team that represents farmlands throughout Canterbury, while continuously enhancing your technical expertise to provide valuable advice that drives sales on the farm.

Mō ngā painga | About the benefits

• Great perks from day one – sick leave from Day 1, paid birthday leave, leave purchase opportunity

• Grow with us – Access to our learning platform The Greenhouse and LinkedIn Learning with ongoing development opportunities.

• Everyday extras – Staff discounts at Farmlands stores and exclusive shareholder offer and many more!

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.