• Competitive remuneration + company vehicle

• Flexible working conditions

• Kiwi-owned Brand - Aotearoa's largest farming co-operative

• Be part of the team procuring grain for NZ's largest animal feed business, with 5 feed mills nationwide

Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity

Looking for a role where you can combine commercial trading, market insight and meaningful relationships across the rural sector? This is it.

We’re searching for a Grain Trader to manage the buying and trading of grain and pulses across the Canterbury region. This role spends time both in the field and at our support office based in Christchurch. You’ll play a key role in ensuring Farmlands has the right supply at the right time while supporting growers, field teams, and industry partners to make informed decisions.

In this role, you will:

• Manage the buying and trading activities for grains and pulses in the Canterbury region to meet demand for the co-op's own feed mill use and also sales to farmer-shareholders and for external trade end user buyers.

• Build strong relationships with growers, traders and rural advisors and enhance and maintain relationships with key industry participants such as flour millers, feed manufacturers, farmer-shareholders and other grain buyers.

• Monitor domestic markets daily, analyse trends and identify risks, opportunities and pricing movements.

• Provide market insights and contract options to Farmlands' field teams and growers.

• Work closely with our grain logistics team and support the co-ordination of delivery of grain sales/purchases.

• Support new market development and identify opportunities to grow Farmlands’ presence.

• Champion Farmlands’ reputation in grain trading and lead our presence at industry events.

You’ll be joining a specialist Commodity Team and working closely with colleagues across Nutrition, Agronomy, Sales and Operations with the support of an experienced Commodity Manager. If you enjoy variety, commercial challenge and connecting with people, this is a role where your impact will be felt across the co‑operative.

Mōhou ake | About you

You’re an experienced rural professional who understands growers, markets and the dynamics of buying and trading. You build strong relationships, communicate clearly and bring commercial confidence to every deal.

What you’ll bring:

• A genuine affinity for the rural sector.

• Enjoy being out on farm creating trading opportunities.

• Grain trading, arable or rural industry experience and strong market awareness.

• Confident negotiator with solid commercial judgement.

• Accurate, detail‑driven reporting and contract management.

• Solutions-oriented with problem-solving abilities.

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with a strong customer focus.

• Proactive, organised and accountable in your work.

• Competent using Microsoft Office and trading systems.

If you’re commercially minded, solutions‑focused and enjoy working at the heart of NZ’s grain market, this role is made for you.

Mō ngā painga | About the benefits

• Competitive remuneration package + company vehicle.

• 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.

• Flexible working your way.

• Pet-friendly office - bring your (well-behaved) furry friend to work.

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.

Applications close 13 February however we will be progressing applications as they are received, so get yours in early!

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.