Technical Field Sales/Agronomist

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 animal health, nutrition and agronomy.
• 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 out of Waipukurau, 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, expand our brand across the region and help support the Eastern North Island region on high level technical knowledge (Gisborne to Greytown).

Mō ngā painga | About the benefits

• Sick leave from Day 1.
• Paid birthday leave.
• Access to training through our online library, The Greenhouse.
• Staff discounts at Farmlands Retail Stores.
• Exclusive Farmlands shareholding offer providing access to a vast array of discounts with our Card Partners.
• Additional support for parents - 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks' paid partner's leave.

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.

Te Tono | How to apply

Apply online with your CV and cover letter and we'll do the rest. We'd love to hear from you and know you'll most definitely grow your career - and us - at Farmlands.

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.