Retail Salesperson Mossburn

Farmlands; Mossburn; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave from Day 1

Birthday leave

Training through The Greenhouse

Staff discounts

Shareholding offer

Parental support

Job summary

Farmlands Mossburn store is looking for a motivated team member to join our retail team, 40 hours per week, in a role that blends customer service with practical farming knowledge. You’ll advise customers on dairy, sheep and beef, dry stock and general agricultural products, operate the POS, manage stock orders and display, and perform light admin tasks while supporting our shareholders.

Join a well-established co-operative that values teamwork and hands-on farming expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience or background in the farming sector and knowledge of sheep, beef, dairy or dry stock products.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage a wide range of customers.
• Retail sales or customer service experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide retail sales and customer service to shareholders.
• Advise customers on dairy, 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.

Skills

Farming knowledge

Customer service

Retail sales

POS navigation

Manual handling

Tools

POS system

Administrative tools

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 Mossburn store working 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing retail sales and customer service to our shareholders
• Advising customers on a range of dairy, 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.