Agronomist | Palmerston North

Catalyst Performance Agronomy; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone provided

Laptop provided

Group life insurance

Trauma cover

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Skin checks funding

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Catalyst Performance Agronomy is seeking an Agronomist to work with farmers in the Palmerston North region. This relationship-focused role emphasizes understanding farm operations, building trust, and matching inputs and advice to goals.

You don't need years on farm; credible conversations, understanding farm systems, and a commercial mindset are valued. You’ll develop technical knowledge through on‑the‑job training and follow‑through is essential.

Qualifications

• What matters most is understanding farm systems and being able to talk credibly with farmers.
• You'll be building trust and matching inputs and advice to goals.
• Technical knowledge will be developed on the job; curiosity and follow-through are key.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow a client base across your region.
• Have credible conversations with farmers and discuss farming systems.
• Recommend inputs for various farm systems and identify new opportunities.
• Retain and grow existing client accounts.

Skills

Agriculture background

Credible conversations with farmers

Commercial mindset

Relationship skills

Time management

Education

Agricultural qualification (helpful, not essential)

Job description

Catalyst Performance Agronomy is a group of agronomists propelling New Zealand's agricultural sector to new heights. Our approach combines proven seeds, effective chemicals, and fertilisers with industry‑leading agronomic services. We're not just advisors; we're hands‑on partners, enabling farmers to maximise their land's potential. Operating from the heart of Ashburton, with branches across North Canterbury, Mid Canterbury, North Otago, Central Otago, Southland and the North Island, we're a united force ensuring sustainable agribusiness in New Zealand.

The Opportunity

This is a relationship role first, you'll work directly with farmers, understanding their operations, building trust, and matching the right inputs and advice to their goals.

You don't need to have spent years on farm as an agronomic expert. What matters more is that you understand farm systems, you can have a credible conversation with a farmer, and you're hungry to build something.

Technical knowledge is something we invest in developing. Curiosity, commercial instinct, and follow‑through are things you need to bring.

What You'll Do

• Build and grow a client base across your region
• Have credible, value‑adding conversations with farmers
• Recommend the right inputs for a variety of farm systems
• Identify and convert new business opportunities
• Retain and grow existing client accounts

What You Bring

• A background in agriculture, whether that's on‑farm, in sales, or in study
• Confidence talking farming systems with a wide range of people
• A commercial mindset and genuine drive to grow the Catalyst offering
• Strong relationship skills and the ability to follow through
• Ability to work independently and manage your own time
• An agricultural qualification is helpful but not essential

What's In It For You

• Company vehicle, phone, and laptop provided
• Competitive base salary with performance‑based incentives
• Group life insurance and trauma cover from day one
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential support for you and your family
• Employer‑funded annual skin checks
• A collaborative team culture with genuine career development opportunities as the North Island operation grows

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