Mō matou | About us
Be part of a great New Zealand story! Te Whenua Tāroa - Farmlands was born from people joining together to do things differently. Fast forward from our humble beginnings in 1962 and we're New Zealand's largest farming co-operative with an annual turnover of more than $2.3 billion, with over 1200 staff in over 80 locations from Cape Reinga to Bluff!
In addition to our strong core retail business, we also have a well-established shareholder card network (with over 75,000 shareholders and over 7,000 card partner locations), with operations dealing with feed production, nutrition, ecommerce, fuel, distribution, agronomy, and a wide variety of other areas.
Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity
We are currently looking for motivated salespeople to support our Whangarei store on a casual basis. These are casual retail sales roles but as a 6 day a week store, we require flexibility across the week.
Reporting to the Business Manager in Whangarei, 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 sheep and beef, dry stock, and general agricultural products
- Operating a point of sale (POS) system
- Helping and maintaining the bulk store
- Completing administrative tasks such as ordering and receipting of stock
Mōhou ake | About you
We are 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 great team, the meaningful work and our inclusive culture, you'll receive a competitive remuneration package, with the added benefit of health, life and income protection insurance. With sick leave from Day 1, flu shots, and our EAP service, your health and wellbeing are right up front and centre.
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.
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.
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CONTACT
- General enquiries: careers@farmlands.co.nz
