Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity

As the External Communications and Channel Specialist, you’ll coordinate Farmlands’ external communication channels to ensure content is well‑planned, customer‑focused and delivered effectively.

This is a 12 month fixed-term contract.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and schedule external communications across multiple channels.

• Manage a centralised communications calendar, aligning timing and providing visibility of upcoming activity.

• Monitor channel performance, analyse engagement and trends and share insights to improve effectiveness.

• Support internal stakeholders with channel guidance, best‑practice advice and streamlined communication workflows.

• Ensure all external content meets brand, quality, governance and approval standards.

Mōhou ake | About you

• Experience managing or coordinating content across multiple external communication or marketing channels.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, manage workflows and meet tight deadlines.

• Confidence using digital tools and platforms, including EDM or marketing automation systems.

• Excellent written communication skills, with a strong eye for accuracy, clarity and audience relevance.

• A collaborative, professional approach with sound judgement and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Mō ngā painga | About the benefits

• Flexible working options and free onsite parking.

• Ongoing learning via The Greenhouse online platform.

• Sick leave from Day 1 and paid birthday leave.

• Staff discounts and exclusive offers.

• 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.