Retail Salesperson Levin

Farmlands; Levin; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave from Day 1

Birthday leave

Training through The Greenhouse

Staff discounts at Farmlands Stores

Farmlands shareholding access

Parental support

Job summary

Farmlands is hiring for a 32-hour-per-week role in our Levin store. You’ll work some Saturday mornings, delivering friendly retail service, helping shareholders, and advising on sheep and beef products. You will operate the POS system, manage stock receipts, and support restocking and displays.

The successful candidate will bring customer focus, farm product knowledge, and confidence using POS and basic admin tools. Physical aspects include lifting up to 25 kg and occasional forklift duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in farming sector or interest in agriculture is welcome.
• Strong customer service focus and confident with a wide range of customers.
• Retail or fast-paced customer service experience preferred.
• Good computer skills and basic administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide retail sales and customer service to shareholders.
• Advise customers on sheep, beef, dry stock and agri products.
• Operate a POS system and handle stock orders/receipts.
• Restock and display products to maximise sales.
• Complete admin tasks related to stock control.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Retail experience

Communication

Product knowledge

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 Levin store working 32 hours per week. You’ll need to be available to work some Saturday mornings.

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.