Technical Field Sales - Rangiora

Farmlands; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Sick leave from Day 1

Paid birthday leave

Access to training - The Greenhouse

Staff discounts at Farmlands Retail

Job summary

Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa seeks an experienced agriculture advisor based in Rangiora to provide expert dairy farm advice and promote our products and services. You will build strong shareholder relationships, grow market share in the region, and help optimise profitability and productivity for farmers.

Applicants should possess deep dairy farming knowledge, strong communication skills, and a clear understanding of the local farming community and its needs. Pre‑employment checks apply.

Job description

Mōhou ake | About you

Are you passionate about agriculture and eager to make a real impact in the farming community? We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual who brings:

• Proven expertise and knowledge across dairy farming is key and knowledge of sheep and beef farm systems is advantageous.
• Strong customer focus, with confidence and expertise to develop new business.
• Exceptional communication skills and confidence in providing technical advice to diverse audiences.
• Strong knowledge of the local farming community, environment and an understanding of its needs.
• A drive for excellence and delivering exceptional results for both shareholders and Farmlands.

Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity

We are looking for an experienced individual based in Rangiora. Your role will involve providing expert advice primarily to dairy farms, leveraging your industry knowledge and experience to recommend products and services which will best meet our shareholders' needs. You will build and maintain relationships with shareholders plus grow market share and expand our brand across the region.

Mō ngā painga | About the benefits

• A company vehicle.
• Sick leave from Day 1.
• Paid birthday leave.
• Access to training through our online library, The Greenhouse.
• Staff discounts at Farmlands Retail Stores.

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.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Please note that the successful candidate will have to go through pre-employment checks before starting with us at Farmlands. These will include two references from your two most recent managers, a Ministry of Justice Check, proof of your right to work in New Zealand, a driver’s licence check and an ACC background check. For certain roles a drug and alcohol test, credit check and AML check may be required.