Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity

We're looking for the next Branch Manager to lead the team at our Cromwell store.

Your key focus will be:

• Leading a high performing team, helping them achieve results and fostering a great culture.
• Building a strong community environment within the store and strong relationships with our shareholders.
• Delivering on agreed objectives and KPIs plus seeking continuous improvement.
• Managing budgets, P&L and financials.
• Being a presence on the shop floor, serving customers and coaching team members.

Mōhou ake | About you

• A proven track record of leading successful teams in a retail environment.
• The ability to build solid client relationships and encourage repeat business.
• Sound knowledge of rural products and services, especially relating to the horticulture sector.
• Experience coaching team members and training them on best practices.
• Strong commercial business acumen and knowledge of financial ledgers.
• Solid computer skills and enjoy working with up-to-date technology.

Mō ngā 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.

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.