Mo te whai waahi | About the opportunity

As the Packing and Logistics Team Leader, you’ll lead a high-performing team and ensure the efficient flow of finished goods from production through to distribution.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating daily packing and logistics operations, ensuring timely and accurate transfer of goods to internal and external distribution hubs.

• Working closely with transport providers and distribution centres to align output with dispatch schedules.

• Overseeing automated packing systems and supporting manual packing activities to ensure operational efficiency and minimal downtime.

• Monitoring performance across key logistics metrics including throughput, transfer accuracy and on-time delivery.

• Leading, coaching and developing your team while driving a strong culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

Mōhou ake | About you

• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or bulk handling environments, ideally with exposure to packing operations.

• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to motivate, develop and engage teams.

• Strong logistics and coordination capability, with experience working across dispatch, transport or distribution functions.

• High attention to detail, particularly in documentation, labelling and product traceability.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work across production, logistics and transport teams.

Mō ngā painga | About the benefits

• Great perks from day one – Competitive salary, sick leave from Day 1, paid birthday leave

• Grow with us – Access to our learning platform The Greenhouse and LinkedIn Learning with ongoing development opportunities

• Everyday extras – Staff discounts at Farmlands stores and exclusive shareholder offer and many more!

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 now. We're reviewing applications as they come in, so don't wait!

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.