Technical Field Officer - Matamata Sales Matamata K Kiwi-owned Brand - Aotearoa's largest farming co-operative
Mo te whai waahi About the opportunity
In this role your key focus will be consulting on farms, using your industry knowledge to recommend products and services which will best meet our shareholders' needs. There will be a strong focus on account management - you will be building and maintaining relationships with shareholders from many backgrounds.
You will also be able to:
Provide frontline support from our technical extension team in agronomy and land production
Work closely within our local retail team in the local branches to support key relationships with customers
Use technology to your advantage to strategically plan and execute seasonal planning with shareholders
Continue to develop practical agronomy skills across a range of pasture and crop species
Mohou ake About you
Familiar with the local farming community and their needs
Solid knowledge around sheep and beef
Sound agronomy knowledge
Able to talk to anyone and confident giving technical advice
Motivated to succeed
Mo nga painga About the benefits
You'll be rewarded with:
Competitive remuneration package
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
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.
At Farmlands - Te Whenua Taroa, our purpose is to enable improved profitability and productivity for NZ farmers and growers, and our vision is to be the 'go-to' for everyone connected to our land.
As New Zealand's largest farming co-operative, we have an annual turnover of more than $2.3 billion, with over 1200 staff in over 80 locations from Cape Reinga to Bluff.
Joining our team gives you the chance to contribute to a Kiwi-owned brand. We offer autonomy in a collaborative fast-paced environment where we truly value 'Minds Open', 'Be-ing You', and 'See-ing it Through'.
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