Trainee Arable Representative

18 hours ago


Ashburton, New Zealand DLF Seeds & Science Full time

PGG Wrightson Seeds is one of New Zealand’s premier seed businesses, encompassing all aspects of the seeds market, from R&D, seed production and processing, through to supply and on-farm support.

We are seeking a Trainee Arable Representative to join our Arable Team working and learning in the field with our Arable Reps. The role will include some initial training at our Kimihia Research Centre in Lincoln and time in the field with our Arable Reps in the Canterbury region.

This role involves learning of all aspects of an Arable Representatives role, including building client relationships, procuring the seed requirements for the business and managing the complete growing process of our contracted crops.

To be successful in this role you will possess the following skills and attributes:

- Need to be motivated and driven to learn and succeed
- Have a passion for the Arable Industry
- A high standard of communication
- Great organisational abilities
- Excellent time management skills
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook
- A suitable agricultural degree will be advantageous for this role

PGG Wrightson Seeds is committed to creating long lasting, successful careers for their people. Salary is commensurate with experience. Employee benefits include personal life, income protection and health insurance.

Our values are built on a foundation of acting with respect, trust, and integrity. It’s important to us that we are empowering our people, creating innovation and entrepreneurship, realising global synergies, and operating in an environmentally sustainable way.

Applications close as soon as the successful person has been found.