Technical Field Representative

PGG Wrightson; Hastings; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Vehicle

Competitive package

Job summary

PGG Wrightson is seeking an experienced Agri Sales Professional for Hawke's Bay, mostly on the road, supporting a growing client book with product and technical farming advice.

You'll join an expert team, supported by local store and wider business, delivering practical on-farm solutions and opportunities on sheep and beef farming. Expect extensive training, a competitive remuneration package, and a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Proven extensive knowledge of the New Zealand rural sector is essential.
• Develop and demonstrate understanding of current arable, sheep and beef farming practices.
• Confidence and expertise to develop new business.
• Outstanding organisation and team building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reasonable fitness, as some heavy lifting and physical work is required.
• Full, current and clean New Zealand driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify client needs and provide sound and accurate product and farming advice.
• Identify and pursue new client and business opportunities – get up driveways, existing and new (this role comes with an existing book, which you'll be excited to grow).
• Communicate new product and technical knowledge to clients.
• Be readily available to clients as a source of technical knowledge and information.

Skills

Rural sector knowledge

Farming practices (arable/sheep/beef)

New business development

Organisation & teamwork

Communication & interpersonal skills

Fitness for heavy work

NZ driver’s licence

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

An exciting opportunity is on the table to join our Hawkes Bay team!

We have an exciting move into a fit-for-purpose site which will house both Rural Supplies and Fruitfed Supplies Stores, alongside all other PGW divisions, and be the home base for our rep team - although you'll spend a large portion of your time on the road with your clients.

We're looking for an experienced Agri Sales Professional out on the road, part of a tight-knit community that values relationships, innovation, and getting the job done right (internally known as a Technical Field Rep).

Sheep and beef will be an area you know and understand like the back of your hand. Our specialist technical teams will support you to deliver trusted, practical on-farm technical advice and innovative solutions to clients, while spotting new opportunities to support our valued clients along the way.

You won't be flying solo; you'll be part of an experienced team, supported by the local store team and our wider business, sharing knowledge and rolling up your sleeves to provide real-world solutions that make a real difference on farm.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify client needs and provide sound and accurate product and farming advice
• Identify and pursue new client and business opportunities – get up driveways, existing and new (this role comes with an existing book, which you'll be excited to grow)
• Communicate new product and technical knowledge to clients
• Be readily available to clients as a source of technical knowledge and information

Skills, qualifications and experience:

• Proven extensive knowledge of the New Zealand rural sector is essential
• Develop and demonstrate understanding of current arable, sheep and beef farming practices
• Confidence and expertise to develop new business
• Outstanding organisation and team building skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reasonable fitness, as some heavy lifting and physical work is required
• Full, current and clean New Zealand driver's licence

What's in it for you?

Not just a great team, but we are committed to our employees' growth and developing leadership and technical expertise at every level. We offer extensive in-house sales and technical training, along with a competitive, comprehensive remuneration package made up of a decent base salary, an achievable incentive plan, and a vehicle.

In a competitive agricultural and horticultural market, we stand out for our proud heritage, nationwide reach, deep and longstanding customer relationships, and technical expertise. Grounded in Experience - from season to season, we've been working alongside farmers for over 175 years. Get a foot in the door and build your career with PGG Wrightson.

For more info, or a confidential discussion, please get in touch with the Area Sales Manager, Jeremy Darby, on 027 598 3288

To find out more about working at PGG Wrightson or to view other opportunities please visit careers.pggwrightson.co.nz