Farmer Support Specialist
4 days ago
**Are you finishing up with your last semester of University or looking to take the next step in your career with a company that invests in your long-term growth?**
**Gain a strong foundation of experience and build a career with New Zealand’s leading dairy company**
- Be the face of the business in this permanent role and virtually support our farmer-owners
- Competitive entry-level salary, no weekend work & flexible work-from-home options
- Benefits include our Employee Rewards Card, discounted fuel & health insurance, and the list goes on
**Our Co-operative**
Te Mātāpuna toa takitini
Fonterra’s strength is in the collective
We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Our rich history is built on farming families working together to share the natural goodness of our dairy with the world.
Collaboration, innovation, and passion was the cornerstone of our creation and something we continue to value today through our commitment to care for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk. Our milk creates goodness through nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients that are loved here in New Zealand and around the world.
**About Farm Source**
Farm Source is the face and place of Fonterra with our shareholders and local communities across rural New Zealand. We have the people, products, expertise and tools to help our farmers stay one step ahead for a sustainable farming future.
We are like a coach and trusted advisor for our farmers for all things Co-op, Environment, Animal, Milk and People & Communities. We are locals caring for our farming future.
We offer competitive salary packages and a comprehensive range of discounts and benefits. We’re confident that no matter where you join our Co-op or what stage of life you’re in, we’ve got something to suit.
**About the opportunity**
A number of internal promotions have created an exciting and unique opportunity for a customer service superstar Work for NZ’s largest company in this phone based farmer facing role based in Te Rapa. This role will allow you to build a solid foundation of experience and knowledge to launch your career.
Our Farmer Support Specialist roles sit at the heart of Farm Source, connecting you directly with our most important stakeholders - our farmers. Offering a great platform to cultivate an impactful career within the Co-op, you’ll build an excellent knowledge base of our business and strong networks across teams.
Working alongside a group of passionate individuals, you’ll relish the variety and pace as you engage your outstanding people and problem-solving skills. No two days look quite alike, however, some more common areas of support can include; tanker collections, milk quality issues, shares, card activations, and digital queries.
- Please note that these roles will operate Monday to Friday on a rostered shift schedule covering 7am - 6pm. Flexibility within these hours is required._
- To be considered for the role you will need to be available to attend the assessment centres (approx 2.5 - 3 hrs) at our Te Rapa office on Wednesday the 3rd OR Thursday the 4th of August._
**About you**
We’re looking for switched-on team players interested in all things farming and passionate about delivering outstanding customer service. You’ll bring a strong ability to quickly build rapport and keep calm under pressure. Whilst you might not know everything about running a dairy farm, you’ll be a confident problem solver who can connect our farmers to everything they need.
Sound like you so far? Some backgrounds we’re always keen to see include:
- A passion for customer service
- An interest in farming and agriculture is preferred
- Recent graduates looking for a foot in the door
Applications close midnight **Sunday the 31st of July.**
Why not come and join our team?
You, me, us together.
Tātou, Tātou
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