• Competitive remuneration + benefits
• Flexible working conditions + free parking
• Kiwi-owned Brand - Aotearoa's largest farming co-operative

Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity

We're looking for a Partnerships Lead/Manager to join our Farmlands Partnership Team. This exciting new role reports to the Head of Key Accounts and Strategic Partnerships and leads the growth, innovation, and development of the Farmlands Card business. 

With full oversight of our card business and will incorporate business development, this is a pivotal role incorporating portfolio management as well as the introduction of retention and re-engagement strategies and development of a growth strategy to align to our 5-year growth aspirations. The role leads the Partnerships team consisting a mix of senior portfolio managers and partnership specialists. 

The day to day involves:

• Lead and grow the profitability of the Farmlands Card business, maximising strategic opportunities to meet shareholder and partner expectations.
• Develop and execute annual business and strategic plans, including budgeting and ROI monitoring.
• Oversee contract negotiations and ensure best-practice controls and processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Marketing, Merchandising, etc.) to optimise promotional activities and customer offers.
• Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with key partners.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team focused on accountability, learning, and succession planning.

Mōhou ake | About you

To succeed, you'll have significant experience in sales leadership and relationship management, preferably in complex organisations. A skilled people leader, you'll have the vision and ability to coach on developing individualised strategies for portfolios.

To win, you'll also need:

• Proven ability to lead teams to exceed targets with strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong data analysis capabilities
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and influence diverse stakeholders

Desirable:

• Experience in the rural sector
• Tertiary business qualification

Mō ngā painga | About the benefits

You'll be rewarded with:

• Competitive pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Leave purchase options
• Free parking at Support Office
• Service-related entitlements
• Paid birthday leave & sick leave from Day 1
• Access to online training via The Greenhouse
• Staff discounts at Farmlands Retail Stores
• Exclusive Farmlands shareholding offer with partner discounts
• Generous parental leave: 10 weeks paid for primary carers, 2 weeks paid for partners
• Convenient location near eateries, gyms, and great coffee
• Pet-friendly office-bring your well-behaved furry friend!
  

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.

Applications close: 23 May 2025. 

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.

Applicants must be eligible 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.