Retail Salesperson - Kamo/Whangarei

Farmlands; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid birthday leave

Parental support

Sick leave from Day 1

Access to training via online library

The Greenhouse

LinkedIn Learning

Staff discounts

Shareholding programme

Job summary

Farmlands is hiring for a 32-hour-per-week role across our Kamo and Whangarei stores. You will split time between sites, delivering stock-ready customer service and product advice in a busy rural retail environment.

Ideal candidates have farming sector knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, and experience with POS systems. You’ll support stock management, merchandising, and day-to-day admin tasks in a team-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Experience or background in the farming sector with interest in sheep, beef and general ag products
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with a wide range of customers
• Retail sales or customer service experience in a fast-paced environment
• Sound computer skills and confidence using POS systems and basic admin tools
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 25 kg

Responsibilities

• Provide retail sales and customer service to shareholders
• Advise customers on farming products
• Operate a point of sale (POS) system
• Complete administrative tasks such as stock ordering and receipting
• Restock and display products

Skills

Farming sector experience

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

POS system proficiency

Lifting up to 25 kg

Tools

POS system

Job description

• Great team culture
• Competitive hourly rate
• Ongoing learning and development

Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity

We're looking for someone to join the Farmlands team in both our Kamo and Whangarei stores. Working 32 hours per week, 16 hours will be based in Kamo and 16 hour based in Whangarei.

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)

Mō ngā painga | About the benefits

You'll be rewarded with:

• Paid birthday leave, Additional support for parents, Sick leave from Day 1
• Access to training through our online library, The Greenhouse and LinkedIn Learning
• Staff discounts at Farmlands Retail Stores
• Exclusive Farmlands shareholding offer providing access to a vast array of discounts with our Card Partners

Mō te Tukanga | About the Process

The future doesn't stand still, and neither do we. As part of our commitment to innovation, we may use Sam, our AI Recruitment Assistant, during the recruitment process. It's simply another way for us to get to know you and learn more about what you could bring to Farmlands.

If you're invited to chat with Sam, we'd encourage you to give it a go. It's quick, conversational and can be completed at a time that suits you. We're always looking for ways to improve the candidate experience, so we'd love your feedback too.

And don't worry – real people review every application and remain at the heart of every hiring decision.

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. Successful candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including references, a Ministry of Justice check, proof of work rights, a driver's licence check, and an ACC background check.