Retail Salesperson Huntly, Part Time

Farmlands; Huntly; On-site; NZD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave from Day 1

Birthday leave

Staff discounts

Training through online library

Shareholding discounts

Parental support

Job summary

Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa, New Zealand’s largest farming co-operative, invites you to join our Huntly store on a part-time basis. You will work 16 hours per week, delivering friendly customer service, product advice, and efficient store operations.

You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of farming products, support shareholder customers, and develop skills in POS usage, stock control, and merchandising in a busy retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or retail sales.
• Interest in farming and agricultural products.
• Comfort with using POS systems and basic admin tasks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Retail sales

Agriculture product knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

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 Huntly store working 16 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.