Sales Specialist - Waipapa

Fonterra Co-operative Group; Northland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair and equitable pay

Health and well‑being programs

Work‑life balance options (flexible/hy

Employee recognition

Support for community involvement and

Job summary

Fonterra Co-operative Group at Farm Source Waipapa is hiring adaptable team players to join our local store. You’ll provide sound farming product advice to loyal customers and handle everything from inwards goods to in-store service, with on‑the‑road deliveries when needed.

This role offers growth across the wider business, a positive, can‑do mindset, and flexible/hybrid options where possible; we’re committed to caring for our people and communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or sales within agriculture is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Willingness to lift up to 25 kg and perform physical tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide farming product advice to customers in-store.
• Process inwards goods and assist with stocking and merchandising.
• Deliver products on the road when required to ensure timely service.
• Support a fast-paced store environment with a can-do attitude.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Strong communication

Adaptable team

Heavy lifting

Job description

At Fonterra Te Mātāpuna, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves.

Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution.

Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.

We love kiwi dairy farmers and think they’re pretty awesome. For generations they have relied on hard work, ingenuity, and each other, to create the kind of goodness that fuels our families, connects our communities and supports our economy.

At Farm Source, our team is driven by the same co‑operative spirit that our farmers and their communities share. We make farming easier so farmers can continue to concentrate on what they do best – producing high quality New Zealand milk in the most sustainable way.

This means growing and supporting the right people – people with plenty of roll-your-sleeves up energy to rise to the challenge. Whether you’re on the farm getting your gumboots dirty or connecting over a coffee at our local stores, you’ll be getting the mahi done as part of a trusted team – backed by good people, the right products, innovative solutions, and industry‑leading expertise.

So why not join us? Our regional structure and openness to flexible working means that there really is something for everyone. No matter your age or stage, our inclusive culture has created a place where everyone can thrive.

About the Opportunity | Mō tēnei tūranga

By joining our nationwide Farm Source store team, you’re joining a group of agricultural experts and setting yourself up for an outstanding career.

As the newest addition to our local Waipapa store, you’ll provide sound farming product advice to our loyal customers and get stuck into everything from inwards goods to in store customer service. When you aren’t in store, you’ll be out on the road where you’ll have the important role of ensuring that our customers receive their products on time. You’ll be tasked with lifting some heavy products as well as ensuring our customers get the best service; you’ll never be bored in this fast‑paced role!

With the opportunity to hone your agricultural expertise and open the door to multiple career pathways throughout the wider business, there couldn’t be a better place to start.

Please note, hours of work will be Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm and rostered Saturdays 9am – 12pm

We’re looking for adaptable team players with a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a genuine can‑do mindset who’ll enjoy a role that keeps them busy and offers the chance for some great farming banter with our friendly customers.

Ideally, you’ll have some prior customer service/sales experience and a connection to the agricultural industry. That said, we’re equally open to those looking to make a move straight off farm or who are current customer experts keen to learn all about the ag/dairy industry.

Sound like you, other key things we’re on the lookout for includes:

• A good level of physical fitness – you’ll have no trouble lifting 25kgs at one given time

At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone – no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our Values Quiz

We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well‑being, development, and work‑life balance:

• Fair and equitable pay
• Health and well‑being programs (medical, mental health support)
• Work‑life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
• Employee recognition
• Support for community involvement and cultural connection

At Fonterra, we are inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values. Together, we create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. As part of our Co‑operative, you are an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.

Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together.

Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion | He Wāhi mō te Katoa

Inclusion is key to our Co‑operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions).

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value your potential and growth.

If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou.

Applications close at midnight on 16 October.