Retail Salesperson - Temuka (Saturday Shift)

CGR Services; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave from Day 1

Birthday leave

Training library access

Staff discounts

Shareholding offer

Parental support

Job summary

Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa invites you to join our Temuka store for a Saturday shift from 9am to 12pm. You will provide retail sales and customer service to our shareholders, advise on sheep and beef, dry stock and general agricultural products, operate a point-of-sale system and handle stock orders and receipts.

You should have farming sector experience, strong interpersonal skills, and retail or customer service know-how.

Qualifications

• Experience or background in the farming sector.
• 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.
• Ability to carry out physical tasks, including lifting up to 25 kg.

Responsibilities

• Providing retail sales and customer service to shareholders.
• Advising customers on sheep and beef, dry stock and general agricultural products.
• Operating a point-of-sale system.
• Completing stock orders and receipts.
• Restocking and displaying products.

Skills

Farming sector experience

Interpersonal skills

Retail sales

Computer skills

Physical capability

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 Temuka store working from 9am to 12pm on Saturdays.

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 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.


• 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.