Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity

As a Category Coordinator, you will enact the tactics and activity required to ensure the success of the category strategy. Your primary responsibility will be assisting Category Managers with category functions, process and performance.

Other responsibilities include:

• Coordinating category operations by managing documentation, responding to queries and supporting vendor meetings with action tracking and reporting.

• Supporting marketing and promotional initiatives through briefing, proofing and distributing collateral across teams including Sales, Retail and Marketing.

• Managing vendor relationships and performance, ensuring timely execution of plans, accurate rebate tracking and compliance with agreements and regulations.

• Maintaining accurate product and e-commerce data, including SKU processing, product attributes, pricing and promotional updates.

• Collaborating cross-functionally with Category Managers, Supply Chain, Marketing and other teams to drive category success and continuous improvement.

Mōhou ake | About you

• Ability to work independently.

• Analytical, problem-solving, planning and organising skills.

• Proficient in MS Powerpoint and MS Excel.

• Financially literate to justify strategy, decisions and recommendations.

• Relevant experience in an equivalent category role would be preferable.

• Experience in retail with a preference for rural retail would be ideal but not essential.

Mō ngā painga | About the benefits

• Flexible working options and free onsite parking.

• Sick leave from Day 1, paid birthday leave and leave purchase opportunity and service-related benefits.

• Additional support for parents - 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks' paid partner's 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.

• A pet-friendly office environment, vibrant local café scene, and strong team culture.

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

Fire through your CV 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 Te Whenua Tāroa. 

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.