Retail Salesperson - Temuka (Saturday Shift)

Farmlands Co-Operative; Temuka; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave from Day 1

Paid birthday leave

Training through The Greenhouse

Staff discounts at Farmlands Retail

Job summary

Farmlands Co-Operative is seeking a Retail Salesperson for Temuka to work Saturdays from 9am to 12pm. You’ll provide Customer service to shareholders, advise on farm products, operate the POS, and handle stock orders and receipting.

The role requires comfort with POS systems, good interpersonal skills and the ability to lift up to 25 kg as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience or background in the farming sector.
• Retail sales or customer service experience, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound computer skills, comfortable with POS systems and basic admin tasks.
• Ability to carry out physical tasks including lifting up to 25 kg.

Responsibilities

• Provide retail sales and customer service to shareholders.
• Advise customers on sheep and beef, dry stock and agri products.
• Operate a POS system and handle transactions.
• Complete admin tasks like stock ordering and receipting.
• Restock and display products.

Skills

Farming sector experience

Customer service experience

Retail sales

Point-of-sale systems

Basic administrative skills

Physical fitness (25 kg)

Tools

POS software

Job description

Retail Salesperson - Temuka (Saturday Shift)

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.

• 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.
• 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

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.