• Shape the future of learning for a national field sales and technical workforce

• Flexible working | Christchurch based – relocation support may be available | Kiwi owned

• Attractive senior‑level remuneration + excellent benefits

Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity

Farmlands is looking for a Technical Training Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping capability across our nationwide Field Sales and technical workforce.

This is a highly influential role sitting at the centre of the business. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, technical experts, and field‑based teams to define, influence, and deliver a clear learning direction that supports business performance today and into the future.

You’ll own the end‑to‑end learning approach for your portfolio from multi‑year strategy and roadmap development, through to hands‑on facilitation and content creation. You’ll also lead one direct report and collaborate with external partners to deliver high‑impact, practical learning that truly lands in the field.

If you thrive on influence, love being in front of people, and want the scope to shape learning at scale in a values‑driven organisation - this role offers genuine impact and autonomy.

For the right candidate, we’re open to discussing relocation support to Christchurch.

Mōhou ake | About you

You’re a senior L&D professional who brings strong presence, credibility, and influence. You’re comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders - from senior leaders and technical specialists through to frontline sales teams - and you know how to bring people with you through change.

You genuinely love facilitation. Getting up in front of a room energises you, whether that’s engaging a group of 10 or confidently facilitating learning for audiences of 100+. You balance this with the ability to step back, think strategically, and design learning that delivers sustained capability uplift over time.

You’re equally comfortable shaping multi‑year learning strategies as you are rolling up your sleeves to design engaging content and deliver learning in practical, real‑world environments.

You’ll bring:

• Proven influencing ability, with a strong track record of building credibility, challenging thinking, and aligning diverse stakeholders across multiple levels of an organisation

• Extensive facilitation experience, with a high degree of comfort and confidence leading engaging learning experiences for large and diverse audiences

• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering multi‑year L&D strategies and large‑scale capability programmes

• Strong technical content creation skills, including designing engaging learning materials, facilitator guides, digital modules, and practical tools that support on‑the‑job application

• Experience designing and delivering learning across a range of methods - face‑to‑face, digital, experiential, and blended

• Ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, engaging learning that works for adult learners

• Experience partnering with external vendors to enhance technical learning and align with industry qualification frameworks

• A tertiary qualification in adult education or a related discipline

• A growth mindset, resilience, and a genuine passion for improving performance through learning

Desirable:

• Gallup Strengths Coach certification 

Mō ngā painga | About the benefits

At Farmlands you’ll enjoy autonomy, creativity, and the backing of a motivated, values‑driven People & Safety team. You’ll influence the learning vision for one of New Zealand’s most significant co‑operatives while partnering with people who care deeply about supporting rural Aotearoa.

We offer a competitive remuneration package plus a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• Flexible working arrangements and a pet-friendly office

• Paid birthday leave and the option to purchase additional leavem x

• Exclusive staff discounts and shareholding offers

• Career development through online learning and LinkedIn Learning

• Enhanced parental leave support and sick leave from day one

• Free parking, great nearby eateries, and a supportive, diverse team culture

Mō matou | About us

Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa is New Zealand’s largest farming co‑operative, proudly Kiwi‑owned and driven by our values: Be You, Minds Open, and See It Through.

With over 1,200 team members across 80+ locations, our operations span retail and feed production to ecommerce and energy solutions. We exist to support NZ farmers and growers to be more productive and profitable and we value the people who make that happen.

Te Tono | How to apply

If you’re excited by the opportunity to influence leaders, shape long‑term learning strategy, and deliver learning that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close 16 April 2026.

We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early. As part of our selection process, shortlisted candidates will be invited to record a short video response as one element of our broader, human‑led assessment process.

Te Tukanga Arotake | Pre‑employment Checks

You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Successful candidates will complete standard pre‑employment checks, including references, Ministry of Justice, right to work, driver’s licence, and ACC history.