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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're looking for someone to join the team on a fixed term basis at our Waipukurau store working 30 hours per week.
Fixed term ending mid January 2027.
Responsibilities include:
Providing retail sales and customer service to our shareholders
Advising customers on a range of sheep and beef, dry stock 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
You’ll bring a mix of product knowledge, customer focus, and practical capability to the role, including:
Experience or background in the farming sector, with an interest in sheep and beef, dry stock and general agricultural products
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with a wide range of customers
Retail sales or customer service experience, ideally in a fast‑paced environment
Sound computer skills, with confidence using point‑of‑sale systems and basic administrative tools
The ability to carry out the physical requirements of the role, including regular manual handling and lifting and carrying items up to 25 kg (e.g. bags of stock such as dog food and farm supplies)
Bonus points if you also have:
A valid forklift licence
A current first aid certificate
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.
