Technical Field Sales - Wairoa

Farmlands; Wairoa; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Sick leave from Day 1

Paid birthday leave

Access to training through The Greenh

Job summary

Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa, New Zealand’s largest farming co-operative, is seeking a motivated consultant in Wairoa to support farmers with expert advice and tailored product recommendations.

You will build lasting relationships with shareholders, expand our brand across the region, and help improve profitability and productivity for NZ farming communities.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the local farming environment and its needs.
• Expertise in the dairy sector and knowledge of sheep and beef would be advantageous.
• Exceptional communication skills and confidence in providing technical advice to diverse audiences.
• Drive for excellence and delivering exceptional results for shareholders and Farmlands.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consulting to farms based in Wairoa, leveraging industry knowledge to recommend products and services.
• Build and maintain relationships with shareholders and grow market share across the region.

Skills

Local farming knowledge

Dairy sector knowledge

Technical advisory communication

Shareholder relationship focus

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 individual who brings:

• Strong knowledge of the local farming environment and an understanding of its needs.

• Expertise in the dairy sector and knowledge of sheep and beef would be advantageous too.

• Exceptional communication skills and confidence in providing technical advice to diverse audiences.

• A drive for excellence and delivering exceptional results for both shareholders and Farmlands.

Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity

Based in Wairoa, your role will involve providing expert consulting to farms, leveraging your industry knowledge 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.