Retail Salesperson Hastings (Part Time)

Farmlands; Hastings; Remote; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave from Day 1

Birthday leave

Access to The Greenhouse training

Staff discounts

Exclusive Farmlands shareholding offer

Parental support

Job summary

Farmlands Hastings is seeking a friendly, customer-focused team member to work 10.5 hours per week in our store. You will assist shareholders with product recommendations, handle POS transactions, and support stock ordering and display tasks in a fast-paced retail environment.

Experience in farming or agribusiness is a plus. You should be comfortable with basic computer tasks, lifting up to 25 kg, and delivering excellent service in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in farming sector preferred.
• Ability to learn product range and provide accurate advice.
• Comfort with using a POS system and handling basic admin tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide retail sales and customer service to our shareholders.
• Advise customers on sheep and beef, dry stock and general agricultural products.
• Operate a point of sale (POS) system.
• Complete administrative tasks such as stock ordering and receipting.
• Restock and display products to attract customers.

Skills

Customer service

Retail sales

Interpersonal skills

Farm product knowledge

Basic computer skills

Lifting 25 kg

Tools

POS system

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're looking for someone to join the team at our Hastings store working 10.5 hours per week.

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

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.

You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Pre-employment checks include references, Ministry of Justice check, right to work, driver's licence check, and ACC history. Additional checks may apply for some roles.