Saturday Farm & Agri Retail Associate – Balclutha

South Otago High School; Balclutha; Remote; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave from Day 1

Paid birthday leave

Training through online library

Staff discounts

Exclusive shareholding offer

Support for parents

Job summary

Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa in Balclutha seeks a part-time retail assistant to join the team on Saturdays, delivering friendly customer service and knowledgeable product advice for farming supplies. The role includes operating the POS, assisting with stock orders, and helping maintain displays in a busy store.

The ideal candidate combines farming awareness with strong interpersonal skills, and is comfortable with lifting up to 25 kg and using basic admin tools.

Qualifications

• Experience or background in the farming sector with an interest in sheep and beef, dry stock and 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.
• Ability to carry out the physical requirements of the role, including regular manual handling and lifting up to 25 kg.

Responsibilities

• Provide retail sales and customer service to customers.
• Advise customers on a range of sheep and beef, dry stock and general agricultural products.
• Operate a point of sale (POS) system.
• Complete administrative tasks such as ordering and receipting of stock.
• Restock and display products.

Skills

Farming knowledge

Customer service

Retail sales

Computer skills

Manual handling

POS system

Tools

POS system

Job description

Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa in Balclutha seeks a part-time retail assistant to join the team on Saturdays, delivering friendly customer service and knowledgeable product advice for farming supplies. The role includes operating the POS, assisting with stock orders, and helping maintain displays in a busy store.

The ideal candidate combines farming awareness with strong interpersonal skills, and is comfortable with lifting up to 25 kg and using basic admin tools.