Agronomist

Whakatu, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Interested in working with us at Farmlands? Register your interest for future opportunities!

Kiwi-owned brand - Aotearoa's largest farming co-operative

Wide range of benefits available

Genuine career development opportunities

Mō te whai waahi About the opportunity

We are interested in hearing from individuals who would like to be considered for any future Agronomist roles with us at Farmlands.

Our Agronomists are responsible for delivering expert technical on-farm grain and seed services to Farmlands shareholders, as well as internal retail and sales teams.

This senior role includes providing technical advice and training as well as the use of the relevant chemical products to our internal and external customers.

This role will be based in the Lower North Island region.

As a member of the Farmlands Agronomy Leadership team you will be required to take the lead on some key strategic shareholder accounts, while supporting other internal Sales & Retail teams to add valuable technical knowledge for their shareholders.

Interacting with our Technical Field Officers on technical information and chemical products is an integral part of this role.

The successful applicant will have a passion for arable and pastoral farming and be fully conversant with the latest agronomy techniques and current livestock farming systems and have well established networks in the rural sector.

Mōhou ake About you

This is a great opportunity for an individual with expert agronomy skills and experience, technical expertise, interpersonal skills and who is motivated to progress their career in the rural industry. You will also have :

An innate ability to lead, coach and provide teaching to our teams around agronomy

A team player attitude with exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills

A background in field territory sales would be ideal

Mō ngā painga About the benefits

In return you'll be joining a hardworking, high performing and well-connected team, passionate about their customers and New Zealand agriculture.

Aside from our great team, the meaningful work and our inclusive culture, you'll receive a competitive remuneration package, a company vehicle, with the added benefit of health, life and income protection insurance.

With sick leave from Day 1, flu shots, and our EAP service, your health and wellbeing are right up front and centre.

You'll also receive an exclusive Farmlands shareholding offer providing access to a vast array of discounts with our partners and purchasing within our Farmlands retail stores.

Te Tono Register your Interest

Register your interest with us by submitting your CV and a cover letter noting why you are interested in working with Farmlands and your availability, and we'll be in touch!

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